Leadership & Adversity: Lessons from the Former 7-Eleven & Blockbuster CEO

The Thirty Minute Mentors: Former 7-Eleven and Blockbuster CEO James Keyes video explores Keyes’ career as CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, including how he increased shareholder value in 7-Eleven while he was CEO.

In this course, Keyes speaks with host Adam Mendler about his inspiring journey from growing up in poverty to leading two of America’s largest and best-known companies with opposite fates. You’ll also get to learn more about the importance of confidence and communication when it comes to leadership, how to effectively manage adversity and change, cultural literacy, the importance of developing your character quotient, and more.