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In a career spanning 34 years Edward Breen has faced many difficult situations perhaps none as challenging as his most recent assignment -- CEO of Tyco International -- which he took on when the company was facing bankruptcy. In an interview with Wharton management professor Michael Useem Breen who just stepped down from Tyco talks about the importance of knowing when and how to make the ”bold big decisions ” mentoring and always raising your hand for assignments among other topics. (Video with transcript) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.