Care about your company, your coworkers, and your reputation, ex-Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein says
Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein shares leadership advice from his memoir, emphasizing personal accountability, respect for colleagues, and the protection of corporate reputation. He draws parallels between professional conduct and personal responsibility, urging employees to address bad behavior immediately.
Why it matters
It provides professional development insights from a high-level corporate leader, reinforcing the importance of ethical culture in large organizations.
Lloyd Blankfein is the former CEO of Goldman Sachs. Bloomberg/Getty Images Lloyd Blankfein says to be accountable, respect your colleagues, and guard your reputation. The former Goldman Sachs CEO shared his advice to partners in his recent memoir, "Streetwise." Blankfein urged his colleagues to call out bad behavior and remember that first impressions count. Care about your company, your colleagues, and your reputation, Lloyd Blankfein says. In his recent memoir , "Streetwise," the former Goldman Sachs CEO recalled three pieces of advice he gave to the firm's partners, which could be helpful to anyone building their career: 1. Take responsibility Blankfein's first tip centered on the need for collective accountability . "Our job is the source of our wealth and a big part of our identity," he recalled telling Goldman's partners at forums around the world.
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