Former CEO of Blockbuster on Embracing a Life of Learning

Former CEO of Blockbuster on Embracing a Life of Learning
Growing up in poverty in a small town in central
Massachusetts, James Keyes seemed destined for a difficult life -
one working at the local factory alongside his father and
struggling to get by. Instead, he went on to become the CEO of
7-Eleven, where he increased shareholder value by tenfold during
his tenure and led the sale of the company to its Japanese
licensee. A truly fearless leader, Keyes also tackled a
challenging business transformation as Chairman & CEO of
Blockbuster.

James recently wrote a book titled “EDUCATION IS FREEDOM: The
Future Is in Your Hands.” James talks about his passion for
lifelong learning, and how access to education has shaped and
changed the trajectory of his life. James believes that education
has the ability to empower us and help us reach our full
potential.

James and I spoke about his career, his lifelong passion for
education and how he believes education is truly freedom.

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Learn more about James here -
https://www.jameswkeyes.com/biography


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