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How Josh Woodward Helped Google Maintain Dominance

Google was at risk of losing its dominance - until it promoted Josh Woodward. This story is another reminder of how much one individual actually matters.

Not a process Not an org chart A person

Someone who sets a north star, removes obstacles, and then steps back. Not to control - but to let the team do what they already do best.

That’s what a real leader looks like. It's not the loudest voice in the room, but the one who creates space for momentum. People often say “teams build great products.” True but teams don’t move forward on their own.

Someone like Woodward shows that progress still depends on individuals who:

see a bit further trust people go, I’ve got your back set direction remove friction

LET THEM COOK! 🧑‍🍳

Source: cnbc.com/2025/12/20/jos…

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