These are tough and unusual times and I don't see the negative global economic situation abating anytime soon.

James McNerney

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I start with peoples growth, my own growth included. I dont start with the companys strategy or products. I start with peoples growth because I believe that if the people who are running and participating in a company grow, then the companys growth will in many respects take care of itself.

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Leadership development is about helping people grow, and if I can get people as individuals growing, then I've got a company that grows.

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I was lucky to have a great dad. by James McNerney

I was lucky to have a great dad.

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The key to making acquisitions is being ready because you really never know when the right big one is going to come along.

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There was no question that in our house doing well, doing it the right way, school, sports - there was an expectation. One of the things I've taken away from that is that I'm unafraid to expect a fair amount from people. It makes them so much better - you're doing them a disservice if you don't.

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My sports were team sports: ice hockey and baseball. The whole team dynamic is similar in business. Leadership is earned - the captain earns that role; it's not because he's the coach's son. These are all things we know, but in today's world, it's not a bad idea to remind ourselves.

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