JOHN SMALE: John Pepper & David Taylors reflections on P&Gs former CEO

Published: Oct. 30, 2022, 4 a.m.

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\\u201cWe learn from stories of character. How to live making decisions, caring for people, and carrying out the responsibility of a corporation, which John Smale perceived way before others.\\u201d

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For this month\\u2019s podcasts, we\'ll be hearing reflections from leaders on John Smale, P&G\'s former Chairman & CEO, who led P&G from 1981-1990, and served as General Motors\\u2019 Chairman  from 1992-1995. These conversions are in honor o f the new book "Here Forever: The Timeless Impact of John Smale on Procter & Gamble, General Motors, and the Purpose and Practice of Business" (by Rob Garver), available now.

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While John Smale passed away in 2011 - he is arguably one the most influential leaders of the modern era, growing P&G more than six-fold in his tenure. And yet, Smale is largely unknown to many leaders guiding American and global businesses today. John\'s leadership in developing a vision for corporate purpose was decades ahead of its time. This was a book years in the making by not just the author, but many of some of the biggest leaders in business.

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John Pepper and David Taylor \\u2014 two of P&G\'s former Chairmen & CEO - sat down with Dorion Positano on P&G\'s More Than Soap podcast (GetMoreThanSoap.com). Both David Taylor and John Pepper have a lot to share about the purpose-inspired, caring, yet demanding and principled leader that was John Smale.

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\\u201cHere Forever\\u201d is a compelling and insightful read we\\u2019d highly recommend, and will make a great holiday gift for the admired, or aspiring leaders in your life. Pick up a copy wherever you get your favorite books

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