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Bob Greifeld

NASDAQ, Former CEO
EPISODE 45

Focus Relentlessly on High Leverage Tasks

Today’s guest is Bob Greifeld, the former CEO of NASDAQ. These days, the NASDAQ is a powerhouse market. But that was not the case when Bob took over. It was small and struggling. During his time in charge, he grew the market by a whopping 2000%, attracting companies like Apple, Microsoft, Starbucks, and Amazon. 

In this conversation, we go behind the scenes of that amazing turnaround. You can see for yourself how Bob’s relentless focus and drive helped make it happen.

If you’ve ever looked at a big project or even just your day’s to-do list and felt overwhelmed, this conversation is going to help you tap into that power of focus, too. 

You’ll also learn:

  • What you absolutely have to do in your first 100 days in a new job
  • A specific formula to balance promoting from within versus hiring from outside
  • How to sift through your to-do list to determine what you should actually work on
  • What you’re really trusting when you go with your gut

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Clips

  • Sometimes, consensus-building is too slow
    Bob Greifeld
    Bob Greifeld
    NASDAQ, Former CEO
  • Execution requires engaged employees
    Bob Greifeld
    Bob Greifeld
    NASDAQ, Former CEO
  • Promote 80% from within
    Bob Greifeld
    Bob Greifeld
    NASDAQ, Former CEO
  • Granular objectives create clarity
    Bob Greifeld
    Bob Greifeld
    NASDAQ, Former CEO
  • Your “gut instinct” is actually data-driven
    Bob Greifeld
    Bob Greifeld
    NASDAQ, Former CEO
  • Spend your time on the 10 things that actually matter
    Bob Greifeld
    Bob Greifeld
    NASDAQ, Former CEO
  • Match your management philosophy to your current reality
    Bob Greifeld
    Bob Greifeld
    NASDAQ, Former CEO
  • Attract top talent to better serve customers
    Bob Greifeld
    Bob Greifeld
    NASDAQ, Former CEO
  • What was right yesterday isn’t always what will be right tomorrow
    Bob Greifeld
    Bob Greifeld
    NASDAQ, Former CEO
  • Success is a marathon not a sprint
    Bob Greifeld
    Bob Greifeld
    NASDAQ, Former CEO

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