Without saying a word, Warren Buffett successor Greg Abel just taught a powerful lesson in leadership

Berkshire Hathaway bet $4.5 billion on its own continued growth.

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What’s the most powerful thing you can do to establish yourself when you’re the new CEO of a company? Not just any company, a trillion-dollar company that has existed for 187 years. The CEO you’re replacing is so beloved, his nickname is “the Oracle of Omaha.” And everyone, including the news media and the company’s shareholders, is watching you closely for any sign of failure. They’re all certain you can’t possibly live up to the genius of Warren Buffett.

There’s one very strong move you can make in that situation. Prove your own confidence by making very public bet on yourself. It’s........

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