By finding ways to move ever closer to achieving simultaneous four-way wins—actions that benefit work, home, community, and self, all at once—such as volunteering for the United Way early in his career to serving on numerous nonprofit boards and founding Bridgespan, Tierney demonstrated the skill of:

 
 
 
 
 
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