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Doug Rauch, a legendary former president of Trader Joe\u2019s, was instrumental in leading the company\u2019s transformation from a 7\/11 knockoff to what Fortune magazine called the \u201chottest retailer in the U.S.\u201d In eye-opening presentations, he shares insights on building a great business based on culture, innovation, leadership, and teamwork. He shows leaders how to push for new and better ways to perform, and audiences walk away with knowledge of how to create a self-sustaining culture of innovation, build a brand in a competitive marketplace, and lead with a purpose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Doug Rauch, a legendary former president of Trader Joe\u2019s, was instrumental in leading the company\u2019s transformation from a 7\/11 knockoff to what Fortune magazine called […]
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