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Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz

Never Stop Improving: Lowe’s Marvin Ellison

Jun 12, 2024
Marvin Ellison, a Black CEO, shares his inspiring journey from security guard to leading Fortune 500 companies. He emphasizes the importance of resilience, motivation, and accepting failure for success. Explore his leadership insights and strategies for navigating challenging transitions in retail giants.
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  • Ellison believes failure limits success, pushing leaders to embrace challenges.
  • Creating inclusive environments fosters authenticity and drives engagement and effectiveness.

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Challenges and Resilience in Career Progression

Marvin Ellison shares his journey from being passed over for promotions 10 times to becoming the CEO of Lowe's Home Improvement. Despite facing setbacks, Ellison stayed resilient and motivated, transitioning from a security guard to leading two Fortune 500 companies. His focus on taking on tough assignments and crises highlighted his ability as a turnaround expert.

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