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Strategy and the Fat Smoker
Strategy and the Fat Smoker
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The Chief Executive’s Speech

(14:00)

In this episode, we will examine a speech that was written for a newly titled CEO. We will see how these executives can take the first step in leading firm wide accountability and forward momentum.

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NOTES FOR THE EPISODE:

00:35 – Introduction

01:00 – On goals vs. strategy

02:24 – The values and principles of the CEO

03:32 – On the role of the partner

08:57 – On accountability

09:33 – On evaluations

10:00 – On managers

11:30 – On clients

11:59 – On my style