#262: Lew Frankfort, Chairman Emeritus and former CEO of Coach – Combine magic and logic
Listen to this leadership podcast with Lew Frankfort, Chairman Emeritus and former CEO of Coach, and discover the power of balancing execution and creativity.
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Show Notes
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
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