Secret Leaders Billionaire Secrets Exposed and my chilling encounter with Vladimir Putin
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Oct 15, 2024 Lionel Barber, former Financial Times editor and author of 'Gambling Man,' shares revealing insights on billionaire Masayoshi Son and recounts his chilling encounter with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. Barber delves into the complexities of interviewing high-profile leaders and the psychological dynamics involved. He discusses the bold acquisition of Arm Holdings and the shifting landscape of global power dynamics influenced by technology. Join him for captivating tales of his experiences with influential figures and the lessons learned from high-stakes journalism.
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Outsider Drives Son's Risk Appetite
- Masayoshi Son's outsider status in Japan fueled his high risk appetite.
- His desire to prove himself led him to bet the company multiple times and embrace failure.
Resilience in Risk-Taking
- Resilience is the key lesson from interviewing top business figures.
- Accept failure as part of risk-taking and learn to differentiate between good and bad failures.
Lionel Barber's Putin Interview
- Lionel Barber's interview with Vladimir Putin was daunting and required careful preparation.
- Speaking German to connect and consulting experts helped him get meaningful insights despite Putin's intimidating demeanor.