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A lineup of elite leaders you won’t find anywhere else

Marvin Ellison

Lowe’s, CEO

How to frame a healthy competitive mindset

Jamie Dimon

JPMorgan Chase, Chairman and CEO

Always be on the lookout for great ideas to borrow

Fawn Weaver

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Founder and CEO

Lead authentically instead of following the trends

Brian Niccol

Starbucks, CEO

One way to tell if it's time for a job change

Doug Hirsch

Arizona Drive Pickleball Team, Owner

Nothing is beneath a great leader

Lauren Hobart

Dick’s Sporting Goods, President and CEO

Communicate the long-term vision when rolling out a big change

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