Leadership philosophy

Seven tenets Grede uses to run her companies.

Emma Grede's framework, from Start With Yourself, pp. 49 to 237.

Paint and reinforce the vision
Explain how everyone will achieve it and uphold the values.
Personal humility and professional ambition
Go like hell for the company's goals and put long-term success ahead of ego.
Culture of truth
Give and receive direct feedback, with no exit interviews needed.
Know what you don't know
Surround yourself with talent who do.
Hire disciplined, autonomous people
Let them do their thing and shine.
Make tough decisions
Including letting people go who are not effective.
Show up consistently
Be the same person every day so people can predict you.

From chapter: Part Three: Old Thoughts, pp. 49–237

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