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Apr 2022
33m 30s

Leadership Takes Guts With Jim Kavanaugh...

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About this episode

Jim Kavanaugh knows a thing or two about rising to the occasion. As the CEO and Co-Founder of World Wide Technology – an organization that provides global technology solutions and services – he’s had to prove his mettle more than once. Tune in to this episode of Business X factors to hear about how this St. Louis-based company became a global tech leader, and why Jim Kavanaugh believes the best leaders are the ones forged in fire. 

Tune in to learn:

  • Why a “go get it” attitude is one you can create (4:00)
  • How choosing your team wisely is a smart long-game move (13:45)
  • Identifying where the puck is going in the digital landscape (21:00)
  • How to create a diverse organization in the best ways to make everyone better (26:00)

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