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Still Leading (B1): Hon. Bob McDonald – Profiting from Purpose

By: Rosabeth Moss Kanter and Marcus Millen
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  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:9
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Abstract

Robert (Bob) A. McDonald just completed his service as the 8th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), successfully leading the beginnings of a transformation for one of the nation’s most scrutinized departments. Reflecting back, McDonald looked to the lessons he learned as a West Point Cadet, Army Officer, Chief Executive Officer at The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), and Secretary of the VA to drive his approach to transitioning into the next challenge in his career.

Keywords

Leadership; Personal Development and Career; Transition

Citation

Kanter, Rosabeth Moss, and Marcus Millen. "Still Leading (B1): Hon. Bob McDonald – Profiting from Purpose." Harvard Business School Case 318-050, October 2017.
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