May 21, 2025 • 29 mins
James W. Keyes, the former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, joins Tricia Benn for a conversation that cuts to the core of what it means to lead through disruption. From navigating two of the most turbulent financial eras in modern history to championing innovation across industries like energy, healthcare, cybersecurity, and new space, Keyes shares hard-won insights on resilience, reinvention, and the true meaning of success. With stories from the cockpit, the boardroom, and beyond, this episode challenges today’s executives to rethink their definition of leadership, embrace change as opportunity, and recommit to lifelong learning as the path to lasting impact.
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