His company faced not only a relentless competitor in Intel but also potential obsolescence of its mainstream graphics business.

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But Spitzer also seems to understand that his star will probably never reach its previous heights, nor will his political potential ever be achieved.

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But after watching his interview with Oprah last night, my takeaway may be very different from most others and also a potential lesson for marketing leaders.

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