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Jack Welch

“There are only two sources of competitive advantage: the ability to learn more about our customers faster than the competition and the ability to turn that learning into action faster than the competition.” -Jack Welch

Jack Welch was a titan of industry. He passed away last year in Connecticut. Nicknamed “Neutron Jack,” he led General Electric for two decades. Over that period, GE’s market value increased by 4,000%. Fortune once called Jack the manager of the century. Two decades later, many of his practices have been called into question. That […]

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Is leadership overrated?

Is leadership overrated? Leadership doesn’t happen unless you have followers. Being a great follower is a vital skill. Regardless of role, everyone is a follower. Even CEO’s follow the direction of the board. This topic is covered in an article I shared in Millwork & More, the magazine for the World Millwork Alliance. Let’s start

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