The World Class Leaders Show: Master High-Stakes Leadership: Learn from Top CEOs and World-Renowned Leaders
Andrea Petrone
161 episodes
5 days ago
Are you looking for proven strategies from top CEOs and industry leaders to enhance your decision-making and lead effectively under pressure?
The World Class Leaders podcast helps Corporate CEOs and Executives unlock actionable strategies from top CEOs and industry leaders to tackle critical decisions and lead confidently in high-stakes situations.
Every week, host Andrea Petrone - Performance and Executive Coach to CEOs and Leadership Teams at www.andreapetrone.com - alongside influential CEOs and industry leaders, shares practical insights and real-world experiences that empower you to navigate the complexities of executive leadership.
From uncertain market conditions, crisis management to team dynamics.
If you’re ready to enhance your decision-making and leadership skills, subscribe now to access exclusive strategies that will elevate your leadership and set you apart in the boardroom.
Step into your power and transform the way you lead.
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Are you looking for proven strategies from top CEOs and industry leaders to enhance your decision-making and lead effectively under pressure?
The World Class Leaders podcast helps Corporate CEOs and Executives unlock actionable strategies from top CEOs and industry leaders to tackle critical decisions and lead confidently in high-stakes situations.
Every week, host Andrea Petrone - Performance and Executive Coach to CEOs and Leadership Teams at www.andreapetrone.com - alongside influential CEOs and industry leaders, shares practical insights and real-world experiences that empower you to navigate the complexities of executive leadership.
From uncertain market conditions, crisis management to team dynamics.
If you’re ready to enhance your decision-making and leadership skills, subscribe now to access exclusive strategies that will elevate your leadership and set you apart in the boardroom.
Step into your power and transform the way you lead.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/podcast
andrea@andreapetrone.com
196 - How the Ex‑CEO of 7‑Eleven and Blockbuster Rebuilt Two Giants From the Ground Up
The World Class Leaders Show: Master High-Stakes Leadership: Learn from Top CEOs and World-Renowned Leaders
47 minutes 47 seconds
3 months ago
196 - How the Ex‑CEO of 7‑Eleven and Blockbuster Rebuilt Two Giants From the Ground Up
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In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone speaks with James Keyes, a globally recognized business leader, bestselling author, and philanthropist. James has also served as the former CEO of two Fortune 500 companies, 7-Eleven and Blockbuster. With a wealth of experience across diverse industries, James shares his transformative leadership insights, lessons on overcoming challenges, and the importance of education in personal and professional growth. He is also the author of Education is Freedom By James W. Keyes, a book that explores the power of knowledge as the antidote to fear and societal challenges.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How James transformed 7-Eleven and Blockbuster using technology and data.
The key leadership elements James believes are essential: Change, Confidence, and Clarity.
The role of education in overcoming fear and pushing through challenges.
Why fear-driven leadership doesn't work in the long run and how to lead with inspiration instead.
Jame’s vision for his legacy: using knowledge as a tool to solve society’s challenges.
📘Unlock the secrets to transformational leadership with James Keyes’s book Education Is Freedom: The Future Is in Your Hands!
Order your copy today! Visit: https://www.amazon.com/Education-Freedom-Future-Your-Hands/dp/B0CH6X6BVB
Episode Highlights:
[00:00] - Teaser & Introduction of James Keyes[02:51] - Humble beginnings and the power of education[04:29] - Transforming 7-Eleven & Challenges at Blockbuster[08:56] - Dealing with the pressure of short-term results[14:14] - Inspiring leadership vs. Leading with fear[17:38] - Why fear-driven leadership is dangerous[20:35] - Importance of Critical thinking & leadership[23:10] - Lessons from Blockbuster's decline[35:20] - Education is Freedom: James’s book and legacy[45:36] - How to connect with James Keyes
Follow Our Guest James Keyes:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-keyes-a0947215/
Website: https://www.jameswkeyes.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkeyesauthor/
Twitter: https://x.com/jkeyesauthor
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Education-Freedom-Future-Your-Hands/dp/B0CH6X6BVB
Blockbuster: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockbuster/
7-Eleven: https://www.linkedin.com/company/7-eleven/
Follow our Host Andrea Petrone on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone
Website: https://www.andreapetrone.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreapetrone_x/
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⭐ The story of James Keyes is a powerful reminder that leadership is about more than just results, it’s about inspiring change, leading with confidence, and creating an environment where people can thrive. Listen in for key takeaways on how you can transform your leadership style and have a lasting impact on your organization.
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The World Class Leaders Show: Master High-Stakes Leadership: Learn from Top CEOs and World-Renowned Leaders
Are you looking for proven strategies from top CEOs and industry leaders to enhance your decision-making and lead effectively under pressure?
The World Class Leaders podcast helps Corporate CEOs and Executives unlock actionable strategies from top CEOs and industry leaders to tackle critical decisions and lead confidently in high-stakes situations.
Every week, host Andrea Petrone - Performance and Executive Coach to CEOs and Leadership Teams at www.andreapetrone.com - alongside influential CEOs and industry leaders, shares practical insights and real-world experiences that empower you to navigate the complexities of executive leadership.
From uncertain market conditions, crisis management to team dynamics.
If you’re ready to enhance your decision-making and leadership skills, subscribe now to access exclusive strategies that will elevate your leadership and set you apart in the boardroom.
Step into your power and transform the way you lead.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/podcast
andrea@andreapetrone.com
