231 - The Importance of Embracing Change, Building Confidence, and Simplifying Complexity with James Keyes

Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the Business and Social Change Agent, James Keyes. James has led companies like 7-Eleven and Blockbuster. He shares his career journey from a small-town upbringing to corporate leadership, emphasizing the role of education and teachers. James discusses leveraging data at 7-Eleven, navigating industry changes at Blockbuster, and embracing change in business. He also introduces his "C Suite of Learnings"—Change, Confidence, and Clarity—and underscores the significance of preparation, emotional intelligence, and cultural literacy in leadership. To learn more about James' work, click HERE and HERE.Check out James' book, Education Is Freedom, HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more about Doug's work? Check out his website at https://dougnoll.com