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“Learning From a CEO” by wsj

Posted by yopi on November 6, 2009

Stick to It

It hasn’t always been easy. “Sometimes you have to go backward in order to go forward, and the market is not very forgiving,” Mr. Conant says. “You have to be open minded and willing to learn, and you have to persevere.”

What does Mr. Conant recommend for people who are interested in becoming the business world’s future top executives?

First, be a student of leadership and great leaders. Read all the books you can get your hands on. Also, make an effort to get to know senior leaders in your organization, inside and outside your department. Note who is most …”

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