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Author
William Thorndike
William Thorndike is an accomplished author and investor, best known for his book "The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success." He is the founder of Housatonic Partners, a private equity firm, which lends him credibility in analyzing corporate leadership and capital allocation. Thorndike holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. Besides "The Outsiders," he has contributed to various business publications, though no other standalone books are widely recognized.