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  • 8 Feb 2022
  • Interview

Episode 109: Former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly

By: Hubert Joly and Adam Mendler
  • Format:Audio
  • | Language:English
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Abstract

A former Fortune 100 CEO, Hubert Joly was the leader of America's largest consumer electronics retailer. As CEO of Best Buy, Hubert led the company’s turnaround by implementing a distinct leadership philosophy and contrarian strategic decisions. Hubert joins Adam to share his journey and best advice across a wide range of topics. Hubert and Adam discuss leadership, motivation, strategy, hiring, culture, optimizing performance, success, and much more.

Keywords

Leadership Philosophy; Leadership; Personal Development and Career

Citation

"Episode 109: Former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly." Thirty Minute Mentors: Leaders to Listen To (podcast), February 8, 2022.
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Hubert Joly

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