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General Motors CEO Mary Barra says leadership isn’t about delaying hard conversations.
The moment you know something is wrong, acting fast protects people, trust, and the business, she says.
Less than a month after becoming CEO, Barra was hit with one of the biggest crises in GM’s history. Faulty ignition switches in Chevy Cobalts and other vehicles caused cars to stall, shut off power, and disable airbags — sometimes just moments before a crash.
