INSTANT MBA: "Anybody Who Thinks They Can Do It Alone Is Probably Doomed"

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		Tech Entertainment Wall Street Markets Strategy Sports Lifestyle Politics Europe Video Latest Friday, November 11, 2011 Advertisement Today's advice comes from former Disney CEO Michael Eisner's interview with SUCCESS Magazine: "Often those people who are truly, truly individual get themselves believing their own invincibility. Sometimes they become arrogant. Sometimes they even go beyond the line ethically and morally and that’s often when you see real problems." Individual achievement isn't a useful basis for judging performance within a business, says Eisner, who has hosted a talk show and invested in other entertainment and production projects since he left Disney. In fact, usually the people who appear to be the most independent trailblazers are the ones with the strongest support net -- like a savvy spouse or a business partner with a quieter personality, he says. But the workers who are truly on their own invite a series of risks, like crossing ethical lines. Nurturing a sense of community within an organization can help stave off the chances for these potentially disastrous missteps. The biggest management takeaway from Eisner? "Anybody who thinks they can do it alone is probably doomed at some point.” Want your business advice featured in Instant MBA? Submit your tips to tipoftheday@businessinsider.com. Be sure to include your name, your job title, and a photo of yourself in your email. Please follow War Room on Twitter and Facebook. Share this: Facebook Twitter Digg Reddit StumbleUpon LinkedIn The email address for your subscription is: dwyld.kwu.wyldside@blogger.com Change Your Email Address | Unsubscribe | Subscribe | Subscribe to the War Room RSS Feed Business Insider. 257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010 Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

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