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Nice Guys Can Finish First

Marshall Goldsmith

Who would you rather have as a CFO? And not many people remember that Jack Welch has a PhD in chemical engineering. But further along in your career curve, when it’s time to step up into a leadership position, you’re going to need these qualities in spades. Leadership'

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People Skills

Marshall Goldsmith

You don’t get to be the CFO without knowing how to count, how to read a balance sheet, and how to handle money prudently. Who would you rather have as a CFO? Jack Welch has a Ph.D. previously published in Leadership Excellence). Behavioral issues become so important in upper management.

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Dealing With Investors the Sam Palmisano Way

Harvard Business Review

Last fall, when it was still not clear who would be the next chief executive of Microsoft, Jack Welch recommended Sam Palmisano for the job. He succeeded in charming Wall Street … without ever deigning to participate in one of his company’s quarterly earnings conference calls or talking up its prospects on CNBC.

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As Work Changes, Leadership Development Has to Keep Up

Harvard Business Review

As work itself is changing, some of the basic tenets of leadership development are being challenged. In addition to leadership development programs being used to help leaders “go digital,” these programs need to reflect the new realities of the digital and democratized workplace. Insight Center. Sponsored by Korn Ferry.