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Discussion questions
- "Just recently, someone asked me how I am able to consistently find so many high-quality, highly motivated employees. 'I don't,' I replied. 'They find me.' I wasn't being funny; I wasn't being smug. We have no trouble finding great employees, because the very sort of people we want to hire are the ones who are most powerfully attracted to the Mancester Bidwell story." (pp. 214-215). Can this energy be captured for all organizations? How do you create that attraction for employees?
- Bill repeatedly develops programs based on his personal passions. Can you think of other successful products developed out of personal passion? Any unsuccessful ones? What makes the difference?
- The Bidwell Training Center has been successful in part because it trains workers for developing fields. His partnerships with major corporations have allowed the programs to grow and change. What lessons are there in this for private entrepreneurs?
- Bill's inspiration for Manchester Bidwell's building came at a time when the organization was struggling to make ends meet. When he finds the right architect, he orders a model despite its expensive price tag. Despite the skepticism of those around him, in the end, they got funding to build it. Have you ever taken such a risk that paid off?