Change to Gain Confidence & Clarity

James Keyes, author of Education is Freedom and former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster Video, shares his story and insights on education, change, and leadership. He discusses a dream he had that taught him the importance of change, confidence, and clarity. James emphasizes the power of education in driving personal and societal freedom and shares his experiences of overcoming imposter syndrome and societal limitations. He also highlights the need for critical thinking, creativity, and curiosity in education and problem-solving. James's journey from Gulf Oil to CFO of 7-Eleven showcases his adaptability and willingness to break out of boxes and embrace change. He discusses the importance of breaking free from the limitations that others impose on us and embracing new opportunities. He shares his experience as CEO of Blockbuster Video and dispels the myth that the company failed to innovate. Keyes also highlights the significance of education as a means of empowerment and the need for businesses to adapt to change and maintain a clear focus. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the value of humility and the importance of continuous learning. Enjoy! Dive deeper, connect with James at https://www.jameswkeyes.com Follow James at https://www.instagram.com/jkeyesauthor Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:56 Education as Freedom 06:47 Embracing Change 10:15 From Imposter Syndrome to Success 13:59 Thinking Outside the Box 18:18 The Influence of Upbringing and Confidence 21:36 The Importance of Critical Thinking and Creativity 25:46 Nurturing Innate Human Characteristics 32:30 Adaptability and Breaking Out of Boxes 36:19 Breaking Free from Limitations 38:11 Embracing New Opportunities 44:24 Dispelling the Myth: Blockbuster's Innovation and Challenges 52:22 Education as Empowerment 01:02:16 Adapting to Change: The Key to Business Success 01:05:08 The Power of Humility and Continuous Learning Takeaways Education is a powerful tool for personal and societal freedom. Change, confidence, and clarity are essential for personal and professional growth. Critical thinking, creativity, and curiosity are importa Message The Show Directly & Join The Conversation ! Support the show You can now support the show and help us to keep having inspiring, insightful and impactful conversations by subscribing! Visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1716147/support and thank you so much in advance for helping the show! Links: Roberto on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/robertorevillalondon Tailoring Talk Magazine on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/tailoringtalkpodcast Tailoring Talk Magazine on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TailoringTalkMagazine Connect with Jon on Instagram @jonprevans and Alex at @alex.hansford Connect with Roberto head to https://allmylinks.com/robertorevilla Credits Tailoring Talk Intro and Outro Music by Wataboy / TVARI on Pixabay Edited & Produced by Roberto Revilla Email the show at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.