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What concept did Josh present at the leadership meeting?
What concept did Josh present at the leadership meeting?
How did the CEO react to Josh's concept?
How did the CEO react to Josh's concept?
What did Josh call the executives who questioned his ideas?
What did Josh call the executives who questioned his ideas?
What was Josh's main challenge as he worked on his initiative?
What was Josh's main challenge as he worked on his initiative?
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What was Dharma's role during Josh's challenging times?
What was Dharma's role during Josh's challenging times?
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What was the key message behind Josh's slides presented to the leadership?
What was the key message behind Josh's slides presented to the leadership?
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What did Josh feel was pushing him forward through his struggles?
What did Josh feel was pushing him forward through his struggles?
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How did Josh's colleagues react to his successes?
How did Josh's colleagues react to his successes?
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What did Josh believe was a bigger challenge than knowing one's purpose?
What did Josh believe was a bigger challenge than knowing one's purpose?
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What was Josh's reaction after learning about the impact of his campaign?
What was Josh's reaction after learning about the impact of his campaign?
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What crucial aspect did Josh lack when he presented his concept?
What crucial aspect did Josh lack when he presented his concept?
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What did Josh ask for during the leadership meeting regarding his campaign?
What did Josh ask for during the leadership meeting regarding his campaign?
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What did Dharma notice about Josh when he returned home?
What did Dharma notice about Josh when he returned home?
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What was the outcome of the leadership meeting for Josh's campaign?
What was the outcome of the leadership meeting for Josh's campaign?
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What helped Josh to keep going on days he wanted to give up?
What helped Josh to keep going on days he wanted to give up?
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Study Notes
Josh's Purpose-Driven Initiative
- Josh presented a "purpose-driven goals" concept to company leaders, proposing a shift from solely focusing on numbers to company purpose.
- He outlined a strategy of "Sell with Purpose," "Manufacture with Purpose," and "Communicate with Purpose," aiming to elevate the company.
- Despite CEO support, some executives resisted the concept.
- Josh's career hinged on the initiative's success or failure.
Challenges Encountered
- Josh faced internal opposition and sabotage from specific executives who questioned his qualifications and sought to hinder his initiative.
- The more responsible he became, the more attempts at undermining his efforts.
- He experienced periods of self-doubt and wondered if he was the right leader for the initiative.
Persistence and Setbacks
- Josh viewed setbacks as part of the growth process.
- He drew strength from the support of others who valued his work.
- Despite obstacles, he felt a greater power guiding him.
Campaign Evaluation and Failure
- Six months after implementation, a leadership meeting revealed a decline in sales.
- Negative results were partly attributed to the initiative.
- Josh argued for more time to achieve long-term benefits from the initiative, but his pleas were dismissed.
- The campaign was likely to be terminated.
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Description
Explore the challenges and triumphs of Josh as he advocates for a purpose-driven approach in his company. Despite facing resistance from some executives, Josh remains committed to his vision of 'Sell, Manufacture, and Communicate with Purpose.' This quiz delves into his journey of perseverance amidst setbacks and self-doubt.
