542: The secret sauce to authentic success | Whole Foods co-founder & former CEO John Mackey
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“If something isn’t working, change it,” says John Mackey.
John, the Co-Founder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market, joins us to discuss the art of balancing authenticity and success, his wins and losses as a CEO, and:
-Who is John Mackey? (~1:30 )
-His thoughts on the Amazon merger (~5:30 )
-The high point of his many years as CEO (~8:36 )
-The biggest changes in groceries since 1980 (~11:20 )
-His thoughts on Sprouts, Erewhon, & Trader Joe’s (~13:30 )
-Money-saving tips for shopping at Whole Foods (~23:40 )
-The problem with fad diets (~26:45 )
-His secret sauce to success (~36:08 )
-How he keeps an open mind in business and life (~42:10 )
-Advice for entrepreneurs (~55:30 )
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Referenced in the episode:
-The Whole Story: Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism
- John’s op-ed piece in the Wall Street Journal: “The Whole Foods Alternative to ObamaCare”
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