John Mackey
Whole Foods Market, Cofounder and former CEO
It's OK to take a non-traditional path to your growth and career
Happy, well-trained team members are key to growing a brand
Use the power of appreciation to build a more caring culture
Customers can't always articulate the problems they need solved
Hubris can keep you from seeing valuable opportunities in the market
Look for opportunities for other brands to grow with you
Don't be too proud to learn from your competitors
Create a culture where the best idea wins