How Leaders Lead with David Novak

#79: Larry Bossidy, Honeywell Former Chairman & CEO—Get Things Done

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Apr 21, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Working In The Family Shoe Store

  • Larry worked in his parents' shoe store from age 13 and learned how to deal with customers early.
  • A memory of laughing at a customer's boots taught him accountability and respect for others.
ANECDOTE

Choosing College Over Pro Baseball

  • A baseball scout offered Larry a $40,000 signing bonus but his mother insisted he go to college.
  • He accepted college, saying parental guidance and education shaped his future more than early pro sports money.
INSIGHT

Humility Enables Continuous Growth

  • Larry says humility is essential for leaders because without it they stop growing.
  • He contrasts leaders who 'grow' with those who 'swell' and then fall off the ladder.
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