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Business Lessons from the Film:Captain America - The Winter Soldier
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Business Lessons from Captain AmericaOur main sources – Thank you
• The character Captain America remains relevant to the modern world since it is related to classical virtues that have been important to us: honesty, courage, loyalty, perseverance, and, perhaps most importantly, honor.
• The movie “Captain America – The Winter Soldier” has much to teach us about how harnessing our passion will make us more effective business people.
Business Lessons from Captain AmericaIntroduction
• And based on that we have decided to establish a link between the movie and some business lessons.
Business Lessons from Captain AmericaImportant
Business Lessons from Captain AmericaLesson 01 – Developing trust
Captain America:
“Soldiers trust each other.
That is what makes us an army.”
Business Lesson:
Trust is the foundation of any successful business. A healthy
organization is full of people who are loyal to one another keeping their word
and honoring their jobs.
Business Lessons from Captain AmericaLesson 02 – Avoid keeping secrets
Nick Fury:
“Nobody shares all their secrets.”
Business Lesson:
Efficiency can be reduced and a company culture can be affected when
a department does not want to share information with its company.
Business Lessons from Captain AmericaLesson 03 – Acting ethically
Captain America:
“For as long as I can remember I just wanted to do what it is right.”
Business Lesson:
Ethical behaviour and corporate social responsibility can bring significant
benefits to a business, boosting sales and profits.
Business Lessons from Captain AmericaLesson 04 – Dealing with our own negativity
Sam Wilson:
“We all got the same problems – guilt, regret.”
Business Lesson:
When developing our career we need to develop the ability to deal with our own
negative feelings and learning to overcome them is an important way to
achieve success.
Business Lessons from Captain AmericaLesson 05 – Paying the price
Captain America:
“The price of freedom is high but I am willing to pay it.”
Business Lesson:
We need to be aware and prepared to pay a higher price than others are willing to pay to achieve success.
Business Lessons from Captain AmericaLesson 06 – Keeping your eyes open
Nick Fury:
“You need to keep BOTH eyes open...”
Business Lesson:
What you pay attention today can determine your future and success.
Business Lessons from Captain AmericaLesson 07 – Making tough decisions
Alexander Pierce:
“Captain, in order to build a better world, sometimes means tearing the old one down... And that makes enemies”
Business Lesson:
We need to develop strategies to better deal with our tough business decisions
since they can upset people.
Business Lessons from Captain AmericaLesson 08 – Accepting our reality
Nicky Fury:
“S.H.I.E.L.D. takes the world as it is, not as we'd like to be!”
Business Lesson:
We need to avoid any kind of illusion or fake information when facing our business challenges and obstacles.
Business Lessons from Captain AmericaLesson 09 – Making a fast decision
Captain America:
“Before we get started, does anyone want to get out?”
Business Lesson:
Decision making is so important because it helps individuals to identify
and choose alternatives.
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