Albert Burla, CEO of Pfizer, came up with a vaccine that saved approximately a billion lives, stock reached all-time high, and was CEO of the year—but when asked about his satisfaction, he revealed his huge problem: next year he has to do better than this year.
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Marshall GoldsmithEvidence Quote
“i called albert how'd you do last year pretty good you know came up with his vaccine saved a billion or so lives... so what's your problem in life he said i have a huge problem next year next year if his value as a human being is he has to do better than last year pack it in he will never do better than last year”
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Lessons from a Life of Leadership | Marshall Goldsmith | Knowledge Project 142— The Knowledge Project PodcastCreated: 8/11/2026, 1:11:16 AM
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