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Adaptation and Learning in the Retail Industry
09:20 - 15:09 (05:49)
In order to ensure the longevity of their retail company, the speaker describes how they have been dedicating significant amounts of time to learning about healthcare, digitization, negotiation, and other relevant industries.
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The speaker shares a story about how they presented Batemate to an auditorium full of people and Sam Walton, and also discusses impactful books they've received or given to others over the years.
09:20 - 14:03 (04:43)
Negotiation, Books
Summary
The speaker shares a story about how they presented Batemate to an auditorium full of people and Sam Walton, and also discusses impactful books they've received or given to others over the years.
ChapterAdaptation and Learning in the Retail Industry
Episode#345: Doug McMillon — CEO of Walmart
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In order to adapt to fast-changing environments, it is essential to remain curious and continuously learn new things.
14:03 - 15:09 (01:06)
Continuous Learning
Summary
In order to adapt to fast-changing environments, it is essential to remain curious and continuously learn new things. The CEO of Walmart emphasizes this idea, and during his free time, he reads a lot of books and spends a considerable chunk of his time learning about things beyond his domain.