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Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? | N2Growth Blog

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They often don’t possess the skill sets to add value to the initiatives they want to control. Jack Welch the former head of GE built a reputation as one of the great chief executives of this era. That’s about it. Transfer ideas and allocate resources and get out of the way.&#

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World Business Forum – Day 1 Recap | N2Growth Blog

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Bill’s passion an his sales skills were clearly evident, but his presentation came across as a wannabe self-help guru more than a CEO of one of the world’s best software companies. The highlight of the day for me was when Jack Welch took center stage, and center stage he took.

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An Insider’s Account of the Yahoo-Alibaba Deal

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In hindsight, this thinking turned out to be far less important than what we learned about leadership, control, and trust, which ultimately were reflected in how each of the businesses was created, capitalized, and staffed. On the finance and deal side, we also felt a strong kinship with Tsai. Although he didn’t have a U.S.

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Family Matters | N2Growth Blog

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If I recall correctly, Jack Welch wrote that you can only have one priority, you need to pick which it will be. Now both my sons are doing the tough balancing act, but their priorities are keeping their leadership skills sharp – leading family and companies. link] Bert Decker Great post Mike. Be well Gwyn.

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What All Great Leaders Have In Common | N2Growth Blog

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Great leaders are like a sponge when it comes to the acquisition of knowledge, the development of new skill sets, and the constant refinement of existing competencies. Who would follow a person who's thoughts and skills are out dated. It includes books by Peter Drucker, Charles Handy, Charles Koch, Jack Welch, and Bob Sutton.

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