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Two CEOs retired recently from similar-sized companies. Their departures couldn’t have been more different—and neither could the legacies they left behind. Michael’s farewell was everything you’d expect from a beloved leader. The board praised his “collaborative leadership style” in glowing terms. His team genuinely mourned his departure. Government officials attended his retirement celebration. By every …
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit longtermstrategy.substack.com Your organization has 37 brilliant projects. You have bandwidth for maybe 5. Now what? This is the reality facing leaders everywhere: expensive master plans that deliver impressive lists of initiatives but zero guidance on which ones to actually pursue. Meanwhile, your …
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When disaster strikes, the language leaders choose reveals everything about their future. In late October 2024, Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica as a Category 4 storm, causing widespread devastation. Within days, business leaders across the island were using the same word: “recovery.” Getting back to where they were before the hurricane hit. But here’s the …
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