Getting every employee's mind into the game is a huge part of what a CEO job is all about. Taking everyone's best ideas and transferring them to others is the secret. There's nothing more important.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A CEO must engage every employee and share the best ideas across the organization.
- In plain terms
- Get everyone involved and share good ideas everywhere.
- What can you take from it?
- Engage employees and spread their best ideas.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you involve your team?
- Where do best ideas come from?
Another view
Sharing all ideas can slow down decision making.
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