How Does a CEO Handle the Weight of Leadership?
Leadership Insights from Jim Keyes 🔑 In our latest discussion, Josh Wilson and I delved into the challenging aspects of being a CEO. Jim Keyes, former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, shared his profound truth: "It's not personal." Jim emphasizes the importance of resilience and perspective in leadership. With thick skin and a focus on not taking criticisms personally, leaders can rise above challenges and lead with strength and integrity. Join us for valuable insights on maintaining leadersh...
Leadership Insights from Jim Keyes 🔑
In our latest discussion, Josh Wilson and I delved into the challenging aspects of being a CEO. Jim Keyes, former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, shared his profound truth: "It's not personal."
Jim emphasizes the importance of resilience and perspective in leadership. With thick skin and a focus on not taking criticisms personally, leaders can rise above challenges and lead with strength and integrity.
Join us for valuable insights on maintaining leadership without the burden of blame. Be inspired by what truly defines effective leadership.
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Jim Keyes
Author, Former CEO of 7-Eleven & Blockbuster
James (Jim) W. Keyes is a global business leader, best selling author, philanthropist, artist, musician, commercial pilot, and modern renaissance man. He is the former CEO of two internally recognized Fortune 500 companies, 7-Eleven, Inc. and Blockbuster, Inc. His other business interests cover a broad range of industries from retail, consumer products, technology, healthcare, cyber security, new space, energy, and advanced nuclear. He sits on several public company boards and serves as a board adviser to a venture capital firm and a number of start-up companies.
Keyes’ philanthropic initiatives have an equally broad focus, including serving a three-term seat on the Board of Governors for the American Red Cross, acting as the former Chairman of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and serving on the board of directors for institutions such as UT Southwestern Medical School, Cooper Institute, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Dallas Performing Arts Center, SMU Cox School of Business, Columbia Business School, and his alma mater, College of the Holy Cross. He has had a lifelong commitment to education, serving as a founding director of the Dallas Education Foundation and is the founder of the Education Is Freedom Foundation. He is the author of Education is Freedom: The Future Is in Your Hands which provides the “what,” “why,” and “how” of learning. It outlines the importance of education for all mankind, the power of education to change our world, and the wisdom to unlock our personal freedom while reserving our democracy.
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