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The Evolving Role of the CEO: The Single Most Important Question You Must Routinely Ask
During my 44 years as CEO of Whole Foods Market, I learned that the role of a leader, especially a founder, doesn’t stay fixed. As the company grew and evolved, from one store in 1978 to over 540 stores when I retired in 2022, my role as CEO evolved too. In the early...
Redefining Capitalism
I recently gave a talk in London at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship on the need to reshape the narrative around capitalism. As an unapologetic capitalist, I believe capitalism is the greatest driver of human progress and value creation in history. I want to...
John’s Must-Reads: Winter 2025 Edition
Looking for something to read this winter? Here are a few of my recent favorites— let’s dive in! The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson In The Splendid and the Vile, Erik Larson takes readers inside Winston...
