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Five Words on the Whiteboard, Trip Reports Before Business, Elephant Front and Center, Then Move On
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In 2011, Eric stepped down as Google CEO. In the ensuing reorganization, Jonathan’s job as head of products was eliminated. He was considering a few options, including running the Enterprise business (now Google Cloud,…
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"In 2011, Eric stepped down as Google CEO. In the ensuing reorganization, Jonathan’s job as head of products was eliminated. He was considering a few options, including running the Enterprise business (now Google Cloud, a multibillion-dollar division), but decided to decline them all. He felt hurt by the reorg and considered these other jobs a demotion. Bill was so disappointed; Jonathan was putting his bruised ego ahead of what was best for the Google team (and, in fact, himself). He was making a “mistake born of ego and emotion,” and Bill thought Jonathan maybe should consider removing his head from his ass. Bill suggested that Jonathan take more time to consider his decision, and he continued to meet with him on a regular basis. With Bill’s help, Jonathan later found his way back into the Google fold by taking on…"
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Five Words on the WhiteboardTrip Reports Before BusinessElephant Front and Center, Then Move OnCourage as the Currency of LeadershipCoachability as the Gate — Not CredentialsPeer Feedback Over Boss ApprovalPair People Up Instead of DictateWork the Team Then Let Them Solve ItDoers Not ThinkersFirst Principles Cut Through OpinionsGenerous Exits Preserve RespectStories Not OrdersCompensation as Love Not LeverageBehind-the-Scenes Pre-Meeting LobbyingSmarts and Hearts Hiring FilterBest Teams Have More Women