“The thing that I look for most is humility… if they remain open-minded, they continue to learn… chances are that those are the CEOs who will do better over time”

Nitin Nohria · The Founder Mindset with Reza Satchu · Featuring the HBR IdeaCast: HBS Legend Nitin Nohria on the Biggest Surprises CEOs Face

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Claim that humility is the strongest predictor of a CEO’s long-term success

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