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Podcast: How Leaders Lead with David Novak
Episode: #19: Frank Blake, Home Depot former CEO—Aim for Excellence, Not Just Growth
Description: Today’s guest is Frank Blake, former CEO of The Home Depot.He actually calls himself the “accidental CEO” – and it was a bit of a surprise when he was appointed back in 2007. It’s not every day that a former lawyer for GE finds his way to the top role at a home improvement store.However, his success at The Home Depot has been anything BUT accidental. He made big calls that turned the company around. And one of his biggest strategic moves was to sto...