1. Embrace change: The business environment is constantly evolving, and successful managers must be willing to adapt and innovate.

2. Operate with integrity: Ethical conduct is crucial in maintaining trust within the organization and with stakeholders.

3. Attention to detail: While micromanaging can be detrimental, showing concern for the small aspects of a business can demonstrate your commitment and can contribute to overall excellence.

4. Balance: It's important to strike a balance between focusing on details and not becoming petty or small-minded.

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It is OK to sweat the details to some extent. Eisner used to say, "Micromanaging is under-rated." It can show how much you care, and excellence is often a collection of small things. But when taken to extremes—as when Eisner proudly pointed out that he had chosen the types of lamps used in a hotel lobby—it can come across as petty and small-minded.

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The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company

Chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Robert Iger, tells his story and lays out the principles that successfully guided the legendary brand thr...

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