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7 Leadership Questions That Will Move Your Needle in 2016

The Empowered Buisness

QUESTION 1: What is your BHAG? BHAG stands for Big Hairy Audacious Goal , a concept introduced by Jim Collins in his book, “Built to Last.” The best definition that I seen is that a BHAG is a statement of strategic intent. Starbuck’s BHAG is to overtake Coke as the world’s leading brand. Being overly optimistic.

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10 BIG Development Goals for Leaders for 2012

Great Leadership By Dan

No, these are the big, hairy, audacious, goals (BHAGs). We’re not talking about just changing companies but doing the same thing – this is about leaving what you’ve comfortable with – and good at – for something brand new. No one should take on any more than 2-3 of these each year. A geographic move. Take on a strrrrreeetch project.

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