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Boss Class from The Economist

Boss Class 1 - Leadership: Weed it and reap

Oct 23, 2023
The podcast features Emma Walmsley, the CEO of GSK, Daniel Kahneman, a Nobel prize-winning psychologist, and Claire Hughes-Johnson, the one-time COO of Stripe. They discuss lessons in leadership outside the office, the importance of leadership and clarity, the value of being explicit as a manager, and the significance of stepping back and effective leadership.
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Quick takeaways

  • Experiential activities in unfamiliar environments can reveal weaknesses and develop strengths in leadership.
  • Clear processes and systems are crucial for effective management, requiring structured decision-making and articulation of purpose, values, and goals.

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