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Pea Soup and Operations
- At McKinsey, Hubert Joly's first project involved a Swiss jam and canned food manufacturer.
- He spent the winter in the Netherlands, eating pea soup and learning about operations.
Purpose Over Profit
- A company's purpose is not to make money; financial performance is an outcome, not a goal.
- Focus on people, customers, and financials—refuse the tyranny of "or" and embrace the "and."
First Leadership Test
- Joly's first leadership role at EDS France involved 3,000 people, a daunting task.
- He prioritized diagnosing the company's issues with the team around people, customers, and financials.