The Outsiders

Expert Interview With Will Thorndike (32 minutes)

Will Thorndike is a managing general partner, and author of the book, "The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success."

In this 32-minute interview with Mind Tools' Rachel Salaman, he discusses the successes of eight unconventional CEOs. He explains why these eight individuals have been so successful, and how we can follow their lead.

During this discussion, you'll learn:

• How these eight unconventional CEOs have achieved such success.
• Lessons from these individuals on how to achieve your goals.
• How taking a slightly different approach to leadership can produce excellent results.

Mind Tools Club Expert Interviews are in-depth interviews with world experts in key areas of management and personal development. They're available as podcast interviews on your PC or iPod/MP3 player, and as transcripts.

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