

#79: Larry Bossidy, Honeywell Former Chairman & CEO—Get Things Done
14 snips Apr 21, 2022
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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.
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.
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.