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How a C in Economics and night of gambling helped create a multi-billion dollar company

Leadership lessons from founder, CEO & Chairperson of FedEx - Frederick W. Smith

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Oct 15, 2020
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Imagine getting a ‘C’ in a paper that goes on to become the idea for a multi-billion business, or gambling $5000 in a game of blackjack to keep your business afloat. In today’s newsletter, we will look at how these pivotal moments impacted the leadership principles of Fred Smith, the CEO of FedEx.

Frederick W. Smith is the founder, CEO, and Chairperson o…

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