
John Mackey
Follow your own path
As a leader, you know…
There’s often tension between the big ideas and dreams you have and the pressure you feel to conform to convention or other people’s expectations.
If you want wisdom to navigate that tension, listen to this episode with John Mackey, the co-founder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market.
Whole Foods has got to be one of the most compelling retail success stories in recent memory.
But building it wasn’t easy. John had to stay attuned to his own passions, leadership style, and vision for the future—even when it went against the grain.
Hit play now for an inspiring look at what happens when you have the courage to follow your own path!
You’ll also learn:
- The three strategic moves that drove Whole Foods’ growth the most
- The #1 thing to focus on if you want to succeed in retail
- The mistake Whole Foods made that resulted in the eventual acquisition by Amazon
- How to start every meeting if you want to build a more caring culture
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Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.
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Create a culture where the best idea winsJohn MackeyWhole Foods Market, Cofounder and former CEO
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Customers can't always articulate the problems they need solvedJohn MackeyWhole Foods Market, Cofounder and former CEO
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It's OK to take a non-traditional path to your growth and careerJohn MackeyWhole Foods Market, Cofounder and former CEO
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Happy, well-trained team members are key to growing a brandJohn MackeyWhole Foods Market, Cofounder and former CEO
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Look for opportunities for other brands to grow with youJohn MackeyWhole Foods Market, Cofounder and former CEO
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Being authentic means some people won't like youJohn MackeyWhole Foods Market, Cofounder and former CEO
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Don't be too proud to learn from your competitorsJohn MackeyWhole Foods Market, Cofounder and former CEO
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Hubris can keep you from seeing valuable opportunities in the marketJohn MackeyWhole Foods Market, Cofounder and former CEO
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Use the power of appreciation to build a more caring cultureJohn MackeyWhole Foods Market, Cofounder and former CEO