100 Lessons from 100 Entrepreneurs
LESSON 5
The founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma, is the wealthiest person in China and the 18th wealthiest person in the world. He's learned from his successes how important one piece of advice is
You cannot unify everyone’s thoughts but can unify everyone through a common goal. - Jack Ma??#
He says that it's much easier to bring everyone together around a common goal than to bring everyone together around one person. Why?
He says this is why, "30% of people will never believe what you say. Don't let your coworkers or other employees work for you. Instead, have them all work toward the same goal."
COMPANY: ALIBABA (2000)
AGE: 57
NET WORTH: $ 43.4 BN