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#227: Ken Bacon, Cofounder and Managing Partner at RailField Partners – Trust is a form of currency

How Leaders Lead with David Novak

CHAPTER

From Scholar to Business Leader

This chapter chronicles the author's journey from left-wing intellectualism to a burgeoning interest in business, sparked by formative experiences as a Marshall Scholar in England. It highlights critical moments of transformation, particularly through navigating crises in leadership while emphasizing transparency and the importance of personal connections. The narrative culminates in insights on the innovative securitization of commercial mortgages and reflections on the complexities of power and identity in high-ranking positions.

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