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Whole Foods founder John Mackey doesn’t follow business plans

Whole Foods founder John Mackey doesn’t follow business plans

FromWorkLife with Adam Grant


Whole Foods founder John Mackey doesn’t follow business plans

FromWorkLife with Adam Grant

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jun 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When John Mackey co-founded Whole Foods, he didn’t consider himself an entrepreneur. But after 42 years of leading the company – and spearheading its sale to Amazon – Mackey has proven that a business with purpose can succeed and scale. John speaks with Adam at an Authors@Wharton live event about his Whole Foods journey, from living in his first store to selling the company. They discuss the pros and cons of 5-year plans, strategies for staying flexible and adaptable, and the role of passion in a career. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts.
Released:
Jun 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

You spend a quarter of your life at work. You should enjoy it! Organizational psychologist Adam Grant takes you inside the minds of some of the world’s most unusual professionals to discover the keys to a better work life. From learning how to love your rivals to harnessing the power of frustration, one thing’s for sure: You’ll never see your job the same way again.