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


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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ #4 Winning: Chapter #1 - The Philosophy of Winning๐Ÿš€


In this episode of The Open Shelf, we turn our attention to one of the most impactful business leaders in historyโ€”๐Ÿ“– 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:

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

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

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


Chapters:

๐Ÿ”น 00:00 Introduction to Jack Welch and 'Winning'

๐Ÿ”น 05:07 Philosophy of Winning: Leadership and Management

๐Ÿ”น 11:54 The Importance of Vision and Values

๐Ÿ”น 16:48 Candor: The Key to Open Communication

๐Ÿ”น 22:00 The Power of Differentiation in Performance Management

๐Ÿ”น 28:05 Challenging Perspectives in Leadership Discussions

๐Ÿ”น 29:01 Navigating Performance Metrics and Potential

๐Ÿ”น 31:22 Quality Management and Lean Six Sigma Principles

๐Ÿ”น 31:58 The Value of Individual Voice and Dignity

๐Ÿ”น 38:25 Workouts and Idea Generation in Leadership

๐Ÿ”น 43:36 Mission Statements and Business Realities


Goodreads Links:

๐Ÿ“– Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Malone Scott

๐Ÿ“– Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't by Jim Collins

๐Ÿ“– Ask Your Developer: How to Harness the Power of Software Developers and Win in the 21st Century by Jeff Lawson

๐Ÿ“– The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business by Erin Meyer


๐Ÿ‘‰ If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the LIKE button ๐Ÿ‘, SUBSCRIBE ๐Ÿ”” for more leadership insights, and share your thoughts below! Do you think candour is essential in building high-performing teams? Letโ€™s discuss!


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