9781422287231 Twitter®: How Jack Dorsey Changed the Way We Communicate

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Text-Dependent Questions 1. What are some of the ways Jack has tried to improve his com- munication skills since stepping down as Twitter’s CEO? 2. Explain how Twitter’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) increased Jack’s wealth significantly. 3. What does Jack mean when he says, “The strongest thing you can cultivate as an entrepreneur is to not rely on luck but cultivating an ability to recog- nize fortunate situations when they are occurring?” 4. Explain why Jack takes new employees to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. What is he trying to teach them? 5. Why does Jack have such an interest in becoming the mayor of New York City?

When working on a new project, Jack prefers to spend his time alone with his thoughts. “The best thinking time is just walking,” he explained. He proves that not every successful businessman needs to be loud and talkative! Sometimes, they can be quiet and thoughtful—and still make a strong impact on the world.