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Mark E. Haskins

A Field Guide for Managers: Fostering Meaningful Connections at Work

In his new book, “What If You Tried This At Work,” UVA Darden professor emeritus Mark E. Haskins urges managers to rethink conventional approaches, from focusing on transactions to building meaningful relationships. Drawing on four decades of interactions with current and future managers, Haskins offers practical strategies for making this shift.

Will Amazon Get Whole Value from Whole Foods?

In 2017, Amazon announced it would acquire Whole Foods, and the company paid $13.2 billion for the deal, about $9 billion more than the grocery chain's fair market value. Will this ultimately mean a massive write down in value for the tech giant or a savvy investment?

Should CEOs Take an Oath of Office?

Darden Professor Mark Haskins discusses the significance of an oath of office to leaders and their organizations' stakeholders.