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Leadership Lessons in Southwest Airline’s Fall From Grace

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In their case, the desire to remain profitable every year was a short-term gain leadership chose over the long-term benefits of upgrading their technology. Invest in Technology. Too often, information technology and operational tools are minimized as costs to be controlled. Maintain Reasonable Margins.

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Leadership Lessons in Southwest Airline’s Fall From Grace

Modern Servant Leader

In their case, the desire to remain profitable every year was a short-term gain leadership chose over the long-term benefits of upgrading their technology. Invest in Technology Too often, information technology and operational tools are minimized as costs to be controlled.

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How Bad Leadership Helped Launch Intel, the Silicon Valley and Venture Capital

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However, Shockley becomes increasingly frustrated with Bell Labs management team who passes him over for executive promotions, due to his abrasive leadership style. William Shockley Unhappy at Bell. William Shockley contributes to the development of the first transistor while at Bell Labs in 1947.

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