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In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

Morgan Stanley Chair and CEO: Succession, culture, stress, and leadership

Nov 29, 2023
James Gorman, one of the most successful CEOs in the world of banking, shares unique insights into banking, investing, leadership, talent review, stress, and pressure. The podcast also covers maintaining a values-driven culture, the importance of music and breaks for destressing, geopolitical tension, the AI race, talent nurturing, and work-life balance.
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  • Growing up in a large family taught James Gorman the importance of collaboration and creating a warm and inclusive environment.
  • Focusing on wealth management provides a more sustainable and rewarding business model in the financial sector.

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Growing up in a large family teaches humility and collaboration

James Gorman discusses his upbringing in a large family with nine siblings. He highlights how growing up in a crowded household normalized differences and taught him the importance of collaboration. He believes that having siblings with various strengths and weaknesses humbles an individual and fosters a warm and inclusive environment.

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