384 - [EON] Bet Against the Odds: Why Experienced Leaders Must Keep Taking the Shot

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Aug 9, 202627:43Business

There is a very easy way to look smart. Bet against everything. Say the idea probably will not work. Say the numbers are against it. Point out all the reasons the plan could fail. Then wait. Most of the time, something e...

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