CEOs: Skills Trump Degrees

CEOs: Skills Trump Degrees

Update: 2025-12-22
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Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon reveals that landing a job at his bank is more challenging than getting into an Ivy League school. He values skills like people connection, resilience, determination, and proven experience over academic brilliance. Other top CEOs, including Ryan Roslansky, Warren Buffett, and Mark Zuckerberg, share this perspective, emphasizing the importance of practical skills and grit over prestigious degrees.

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CEOs: Skills Trump Degrees

CEOs: Skills Trump Degrees