What can an undercover investigative reporter disguised as everyone from a doctor to a mattress inspector teach us about leadership?
Quite a bit, actually.
This week on Reel Leadership, Professor G and Eric Leonard James revisit the 1985 Chevy Chase comedy Fletch and discover that beneath the endless one-liners is a masterclass in adaptability, resourcefulness, and staying focused on the mission when everyone else wants you to quit.
They discuss why great leaders stay calm under pressure, how curiosity uncovers hidden opportunities, why bureaucracy often gets in the way of great work, and how confidence—when paired with competence—can become a competitive advantage.
Along the way they also celebrate one of the most quotable comedies of the 1980s, complete with Lakers cameos, Harold Faltermeyer's iconic soundtrack, and more disguises than a Mission: Impossible movie.
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