The Hero Factor by Jeffrey Hayzlett with Jim Eber Summary
Overview of The Hero Factor
In "The Hero Factor," former Kodak CMO Jeffrey Hayzlett reveals how exceptional leaders balance operational excellence with hero intensity - courage, integrity, and compassion. Amid corporate distrust, this 2018 guide shows why today's most successful companies prioritize both profits and people.
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Key takeaways
When the Bottom Line Isn't Enough
What if everything you've been taught about business success is only half the story? For decades, the gospel of American capitalism preached a simple creed: maximize shareholder value, optimize operations, dominate your market. Yet something fundamental has shifted. Today, 76% of millennials won't even accept job offers from companies that lack meaningful social commitments. The old playbook is failing, and leaders are discovering a uncomfortable truth-you can win every operational battle and still lose the war for talent, loyalty, and lasting impact. This isn't about choosing between profit and purpose. It's about understanding that sustainable success requires both, measured equally, balanced deliberately. The companies thriving today aren't just operationally excellent or morally admirable-they're both, simultaneously, without apology.
The Deliberate Choice That Changes Everything
The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence That Never Ends
The Heart That Balances the Head
Where You Stand Determines Where You're Going
Standing Firm When Everything's on the Line
The Legacy You Leave Behind
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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