Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman gives advice on attracting and assessing strong talent, making smart decisions, and how to press forward when the chips are down.
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447: Stephen Schwarzman | Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence
Stephen Schwarzman is the chairman and CEO of The Blackstone Group, an investor, a philanthropist, and the author of What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence. What We Discuss with Stephen Schwarzman: How did Stephen turn being paired with a Nazi roommate at Yale into a ... Show More
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How to Strategically Win at Everything with Stephen A. Hart
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In this episode, Stephan Hart, Podcast Host of Trailblazers.FM, Marketer at SANS Institute and brand strategist, discusses the value of building a personal brand as it relates to negotiation.
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#96 – Stephen Schwarzman: Going Big in Business, Investing, and AI
Stephen Schwarzman is the CEO and Co-Founder of Blackstone, one of the world’s leading investment firms with over 530 billion dollars of assets under management. He is one of the most successful business leaders in history, all from humble beginnings back in Philly. I recommend h ... Show More
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Office Hours: The Power of Identity, the Labor Shortage, and the Key to Relevance
Scott shares his thoughts on how Apple could help clean up the internet with its biometric technology. He then answers a question about why there are so many open jobs right now, and offers his number one tip to entrepreneurs on how to stay relevant.
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