May 2026
Beginner
320 pages
6h 57m
English
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12Managing Teams Across Countries: Talent Eats Strategy for Lunch
Once Stefano was asked by the CEO of Aspire to share in front of the entire global leadership team what his secret was for managing his teams, as the drive and output of his team members had been noticed across the entire organization. He thanked the CEO for the opportunity, shared his screen during the leadership meeting, and simply played a four-minute YouTube video. Everything truly important about team management and “leadership”—he explained—is condensed in this video of Jack Welch, who was the CEO of General Electric between 1981 and 2001: https://mindthegap.to/welch. The following are the key takeaways from Welch’s speech:
What makes you a leader?
- Be the chief meaning officer—Let everyone in the place know where you are going, why you are going there, and what’s in it for them to get there with you.
- Be the chief broomer officer—Get rid of the clutter, breaking down silos and bureaucracy so that people can act and do things.
- Generosity needs to be part of your DNA—You’ve got to enjoy people’s success and work toward their benefits: promotion, bonuses.
- Be the chief fun officer—Make the job fun and celebrate even the small victories.
- Recognize your privilege—Leadership lets you positively impact people’s lives. It’s both a responsibility and a privilege. Embrace it.
This video is a must-watch for anyone who has a team to manage, no matter how big, diverse, or dispersed. In this chapter, we’ll expand on ...
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