He built Coach from a small leather goods brand into a $5 billion global fashion powerhouse. 

But Lew Frankfort’s rise to the top isn’t what you’d expect.

He started out in public service and even got passed over for a promotion for being “too principled.” But when he came to Coach, he brought relentless drive, strong investigative instincts, and a unique leadership philosophy he calls “Magic + Logic.” 

He’s got wisdom to help any leader who wants to build something that lasts – with both quality execution and inspired creativity.

In this episode, he shares:

• What a guidance counselor told him in 9th grade that almost changed everything
• What to do when you spot a gap in the marketplace
• One unusual trait to develop if you want to excel at product development and marketing
• A helpful analogy to help you manage conflict