Integrity is at the core of people-first leadership. As chair of Citigroup, he restored relationships with regulators during the financial crisis. While his reputation earned him the trust and respect of the corporate world, his desire to be a force for good also resonated. Donald J.
Just as Hall uplifted those around him, Home Depot cofounder and CEO Bernard Marcus βwho believed he was unfairly terminated from a former jobβassumed a people-first approach in his new role. He cultivated customers by sharing profits via steep discounts. In addition to paying employees above minimum wage, he added stock options that ultimately made millionaires out of junior staffers. Skip to main content. A premier crisis management expert, a retail and media giant, and a DIY powerhouse.
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