The speaker reflects on how facing adversity at 7-Eleven led to opportunities for personal and professional development, emphasizing the positive outcomes that come from embracing change. The chapter also explores the concept of Kaizen and how continuous improvement transformed 7-Eleven's business model, showcasing the diversity of franchisees and their cultural richness as strengths of the company.
Did Netflix kill the video star?
James Keyes is the former CEO of Blockbuster and 7-Eleven, and the author of “Education is Freedom: The Future Is in Your Hands.” Deidre Woollard caught up Keyes to discuss:
- What it is like to be a CEO at a company facing bankruptcy.
- 7-Eleven and the American Dream.
- Blockbuster’s early streaming play
- How AI is changing education.
Company discussed: NFLX
Host: Deidre Woollard
Guest: James Keyes
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineer: Tim Sparks
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