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#4 Winning: Chapter #1 - The Philosophy of Winning


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In this episode of The Open Shelf, we turn our attention to one of the most impactful business leaders in historyβ€”πŸ“– Jack Welch and his book Winning.


We had the honour of speaking with Vladimir Greavu, who sheds light on Welch's core principles and how they shaped organisations worldwide. Tune in as we delve into topics like:

βœ… Leadership as a tool for growing others rather than focusing on personal success.

βœ… Why candour and differentiation drive honest feedback and performance.

βœ… The power of vision, values, and healthy competition to keep a company thriving.


Chapters:

πŸ”Ή 00:00 Introduction to Jack Welch and 'Winning'

πŸ”Ή 05:07 Philosophy of Winning: Leadership and Management

πŸ”Ή 11:54 The Importance of Vision and Values

πŸ”Ή 16:48 Candor: The Key to Open Communication

πŸ”Ή 22:00 The Power of Differentiation in Performance Management

πŸ”Ή 28:05 Challenging Perspectives in Leadership Discussions

πŸ”Ή 29:01 Navigating Performance Metrics and Potential

πŸ”Ή 31:22 Quality Management and Lean Six Sigma Principles

πŸ”Ή 31:58 The Value of Individual Voice and Dignity

πŸ”Ή 38:25 Workouts and Idea Generation in Leadership

πŸ”Ή 43:36 Mission Statements and Business Realities


Goodreads Links:

πŸ“– Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Malone Scott

πŸ“– Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't by Jim Collins

πŸ“– Ask Your Developer: How to Harness the Power of Software Developers and Win in the 21st Century by Jeff Lawson

πŸ“– The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business by Erin Meyer


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