French Guru’s Advice – Jean-Louis Gassee’s “wise” words – en francais

Many months ago I ended doing the rounds of the foreign-born executives I talked to over 14 months here in the Silicon Valley because the book [They Made It!] with their interviews finished.

Since I am having withdrawal symptoms and really miss getting new ideas talking to these incredible people, I have decided to take my iPod on the road, and do a series of short interviews with them as well as with younger executives who are on their way to making it as well.

This morning [May 21], I asked Jean-Louis [see photo] 3 questions I was curious to hear his answers to:

  • Quel est le meilleur conseil que tu as recu?
  • Quels conseils donnerais-tu aux francais qui s’installeraient dans la Valley?
  • Est-ce que les pratiques de “leadership” sont differentes dans la Silicon Valley que dans le reste du pays?

His answers didn’t disappoint me. I always enjoy the comments he comes up with on the fly and his French word choices are wonderful to listen to. a more complete interview where he gives answers to his early beginnings as well as to the development of his career [Apple Europe, Apple + Skully] in Silicon Valley are in the book’s chapter devoted to VCs.

Those of you who speak French will enjoy listening to this exchange.

[podcast]http://www.professional-business-communications.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/5_21-jean-louis-gasse-podcast-9_07-am.mp3[/podcast]

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