Building a Reputation: Perception Is Reality For more than a decade, John Browne served as CEO of British Petroleum; under his aegis, BP bought Amoco and Arco as well as making numerous smaller acquisitions. Browne was named to the British House of Lords and was voted the country’s most admired business leader numerous times. But as many observers point out, Browne is not necessarily the most obvious leader: He is short, less than 5 feet 6 inches tall; soft-spoken and awkward in social settings, essentially an introvert; and an intellectual in an industry known for brash, bold leaders who take big chances. Browne’s rise to power and his consolidation of his position were based in part on his ability to build an image that served him well. ( Power: Why Some People Have It and Others Don’t)
Posted on: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 04:38:53 +0000
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