By Richard Leo
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The transition from college to corporate America can be filled with high hopes and vast mystery. But what if you could follow a formula for navigating all the steps you encounter? Richard Leo, former VP and CFO of Northrup Grumman, offers the inside scoop of what other execs won’t tell you.