Alan Mulally

The Best CEOs of The Past 20 Years

October 27, 2018

Here is an excerpt from an article by Aimee Groth and Kim Bhasin for Business Insider (2011). Yes, some of the information is dated but the criteria for selection are rock-solid within the historical context. Here are five of the 21 CEOs discussed.…

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Mini-Profiles of Four Great “Persuadables”

January 26, 2016

Those who are persuadable have a mindset that is both willing and able – indeed eager — to consider diverse perspectives, especially those that challenge their cherished assumptions and premises. The healthiest organizations are those in which principled dissent is…

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Discover Your True North : A book review by Bob Morris

August 23, 2015

Discover Your True North (Expanded and Updated Edition) Bill George John Wiley & Sons (2015) “You are the author of your life”…for better or worse. This is an expanded and updated edition of many of the insights and counsel first…

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G.M.’s Rival Could Teach It a Lesson: Ford’s Turnaround Carries Lessons for G.M.

July 2, 2014

Here’s a brief excerpt from an article by Joe Nocera for The New York Times during which he suggests what valuable lessons G.M. and its CEO, Mary Barra, can learn from Ford, led by CEO can learn from CEO Alan…

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