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Let’s look at this one attribute at a time: Articulating the vision There is no question that some people are much better storytellers than others. However, it is also true that anybody can greatly improve in this area through focus and hard work. All CEOs should work on the vision component of leadership. Alignment of interests I am not sure if th

Many factors play a role in bringing these goals into harmony, but one has a preeminent position: the ratio of junior, middle-level, and senior staff in the firm’s organization, referred to here as the firm’s leverage.

If you’re a CEO or the leader of any organization, you have four key responsibilities: (1) to set the vision and strategy of the organization; (2) to develop, recruit, retain, and replace the management team to execute that vision and strategy; (3) to create the culture; and (4) to communicate all of the above.

The one-firm firm, relative to its competitors, places great emphasis on its institutional history, broadly held values, and a reputation that all actively work to preserve.

But to become a great leader, one needs to assume the best about each person.

the four qualities I seek in every hire: intelligence, hunger, integrity, and collegiality.

We applied our usual three tests for a new line of business. It must have the potential to be hugely rewarding for investors. It must add to Blackstone’s intellectual capital. And it must have a 10 in charge

“I have always had the viewpoint that every situation is a learning opportunity.… People say to me, ‘When you hire people now, what do you look for?’ and I will say one of the biggest traits I look for is curiosity.”