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May 2021
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Office Hours: Income Inequality, Executi...

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Scott answers a question about where the smart home industry is headed now that nearly half of American households use a smart home product. Scott also shares his thoughts on how companies can expedite environmental, social and corporate governance, how to know if you’ve progressed beyond the need for an executive MBA, and the correlation between income inequality and companies that achieve “unicorn” status.

Have a question for Scott? Email a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com

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