The GaryVee Audio Experience #AskGaryVee 285 with Former Home Depot CEO Frank Blake
Jul 13, 2018
Former Home Depot CEO Frank Blake discusses the inefficiency of 360 reviews in business, Boston sports fandom, leadership insights, the power of recognition, retail competition, impacting the world with good deeds, and expressing gratitude in this engaging podcast with GaryVee.
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Optimism as a Force Multiplier
- Frank Blake, despite being a worrier, learned the importance of optimism as a leader.
- As CEO of Home Depot, he projected optimism to motivate his large team.
Unexpected CEO
- Frank Blake's appointment as Home Depot CEO was unexpected.
- He wasn't vying for the position and had no prior CEO aspirations.
Internal Focus vs. Customer Focus
- Large organizations often shift focus from customers to internal politics.
- This makes them vulnerable to innovative competitors who prioritize customer needs.