#205: John Mackey, Cofounder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market – Follow your own path
Learn how to follow your own path instead of cowing to expectations and convention. Learn a practical meeting tip that can help you build a more caring culture. Plus, the one thing you need to focus on if you want to succeed in retail.
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Show Notes
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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