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People Skills

Marshall Goldsmith

Jack Welch has a Ph.D. If we withhold information, it’s to give ourselves an edge over others. If we do a “cost benefit analysis,” we conclude that our relationship with our partner or friend is far more important than winning an argument about where to eat.

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People Skills

Marshall Goldsmith

Jack Welch has a Ph.D. If we withhold information, it's to give ourselves an edge over others. If we do a 'cost benefit analysis,' we conclude that our relationship with our partner or friend is far more important than winning an argument about where to eat. in other words, the winner.

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5 Characteristics of Digital Giants that Enable Domination

Skip Prichard

As with number portability and mobile phones where we could switch carriers and keep our numbers, data portability allows users to move their social networks or food delivery apps while keeping their preferences and information. This enables competition and removes barriers to entry by lower switching costs. ” -Jack Welch.