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why aren't all 3 resolved? a statement only gets an assessment when the public record can support or contradict it. opinions and what-ifs never can, and 0 checkable ones are still open, waiting for their date. predictions held up or didn't; assertions are supported or contradicted. on every card: ▮▮▮▮▮ certainty · ▮▮▮▮▮ debate potential. speakers are clickable

Assertion Supported
Goldsmith: Following up with colleagues determines whether leaders actually improve
“Leaders that don't follow up and don't talk to people, guess what? Don't get better. Improvement looks like random chance. Leaders that do talk to people and follow up to the degree they make it a systematic process, huge improvement.”
Marshall Goldsmith Jul 12, 2022 ▶ 9:33 Marshall Goldsmith: The Essentials Of Leadership
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Goldsmith: Retired CEOs never cite wealth as their proudest achievement
“Interview any CEO who has retired. I've interviewed very many and ask him a question. Please tell me, what are you proud of? None ever told me how big their office was, how much money they made. All they ever talked about is the people they helped.”
Marshall Goldsmith Jul 12, 2022 ▶ 1:32:46 Marshall Goldsmith: The Essentials Of Leadership
Assertion Supported
Goldsmith: Under Mulally, Ford stock rose 1,837% with 97% employee approval
“Alan went on to be the CO Ford. The stock went from one dollar and one cent to 18 dollars and 40 cents. 1837% appreciation in stock value. He also had a 97% approval rating from every employee in a union company.”
Marshall Goldsmith Jul 12, 2022 ▶ 20:26 Marshall Goldsmith: The Essentials Of Leadership
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