Charles Lowrey, Former Executive Chairman and CEO, Prudential Financial; Director, BNY

When Charlie stepped into the role of CEO at Prudential, the company was in need of change. By his estimation, 150-year-old companies don’t remain relevant because of their long tenure, but because of their ability to adapt. The good news was that pivoting in short order was a skill he’d learned decades earlier—as a rower in the U.S. Junior Olympics. That formative experience would serve as a life lesson for finding the grit of an underdog when competitive advantage is lost. Charlie explains the connection between sport and business, what it means to have cold blood and a warm heart, and how to spot the finish line.