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It's no simple task to completely change the trajectory of the US semiconductor industry. Pat Gelsinger, the charismatic CEO of Intel (INTC) knows that as he looks to accomplish company goals, he'll need employees that are in it for the long haul. He's found that the best way to earn their trust is to be as forthcoming as possible.
Intel has seen its stock fall over the past 5 years, and Gelsinger has made it his mission to guide the company through a corporate transformation. He's using his leadership skills that he garnered while learning under his mentor, former Intel CEO Andy Grove, to connect with his employees and get them on board for the work to come.
"If I'm anything but honest with them," Gelsinger says,"why should they want to go on this journey with me?"
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Video Transcript
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PAT GELSINGER: The company, the employees, et cetera, do they know their leader? Well, they want to be part of that. They want to know who the leader is. They want to be aligned with their leader, as well.
You have somebody who's giving you a marketing story. Do you really trust them? No you're always second guessing what they say. And I am asking the team at Intel to go on the biggest corporate transformation.
It plays a critical, critical role in not only the legacy of what Intel is, but also the technology industry, Western manufacturing, national security and economy. This is a critical path and journey for the company.
If I say anything, but truth to them, why should they want to go on this journey with us?