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Tempo: the rate of motion or activity.
—WEBSTER’S Dictionary

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Develop
a Tempo When

You’re Working

’ve mentioned before that when you’re the CEO of a company,
Iit’s like being a general. You have to be in charge, you have to
take responsibility, you have to instill confidence. But it’s also a bit
like being a conductor, which is one reason I mention tempo.
Think about it: An orchestra is comprised of many parts, of many
instruments and players, and when they all work well together, you
will have an exceptionally good orchestra. But the conductor is
the one responsible for the tempo, for the performance, for the
teamwork—it’s very much like having a well-run organization.
I operate quickly, which is allegro to an orchestra. My organ-
ization is the orchestra,but I’m the conductor. I’m very well aware
of how important it is to keep the momentum going at all times,
whether you’re in the mood or not. My team will take the cue
from me, and I know it. Learn to develop your own tempo and
stick to it. See it as an inner metronome that keeps consistent time
no matter what’s going on around you.

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