This is Quick: Delta CEO Ed Bastian on the biggest “aha” moment of his career

Update: 2024-06-13

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This week on our rapid-fire Q&A, Delta CEO Ed Bastian shares what he learned when he quit the company in 2005 and was asked to come back mere months later to lead a restructuring. Ed also talks about the importance of positioning yourself for success vs. going for the bigger paycheck.

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