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"Discover Your True North" Assignment
Answer the following questions from the required reading in "Discovering Your True North" (page 56).
Answer the following questions with thought and reflection.
1. Have you seen leaders lose their way or worked with someone who fits any of the archetypes? Which of the qualities of the five archetypes do you see in yourself?
2. Can you envision a situation in which you could lose your way in the future?
3. Do you have a fear of failing? Do you fear what other people would think about you if you did? Are you avoiding situations in which there is a risk of failing? How could the experience of failing help you achieve your ultimate goals?
4. In what ways do you crave success? How is this affecting your decisions about leadership and your career? Do you choose only situations that give you a high probability of success?
5. What steps can you take to prevent being derailed during your career?
Answer the following questions on PepsiCo's Journey Toward an Ethical and Socially Responsible Culture.
The discussion response should be in paragraph form with a minimum of 250 words.
The goal is to create some interesting discussion. Sometimes, the subject matter may be sensitive. Please try to be respectful to your classmates.
1. How effective do you think PepsiCo has been in responding to stakeholder concerns about nutrition and sustainability?
2. Do you think it is logical for PepsiCo to partner with nutrition and water conservation nonprofit groups since it received heavy criticism for unhealthy products and wasteful water practices?
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