The University of Chicago may have prepared Emmanuel “Manny” Roman for a career in finance, but his love of learning began at the dinner table with his father in their Paris apartment.
“My father was a deep intellectual,” says Manny. “He read voraciously – history, modern literature, philosophy. This was a strong influence on me, and reading became an important part of my life.”
Manny is still a voracious reader, and as CEO of PIMCO (the Newport Beach-based asset management firm with more than $2 trillion in assets under management), his intellectual curiosity and appreciation for diverse perspectives help shape how he leads.
Read more“The world is becoming fast, fused and deep.”
This was Tom Friedman’s declaration on a recent virtual event with more than 140 executives – from both our CEO Leadership Alliance - Orange County and the Center for Higher Ambition Leadership community.
I’ve followed Tom for many years, read his books and have always admired his perspectives. As a columnist for the New York Times and a prolific author, Tom is an ever-curious learner. He writes about companies and leaders that are doing well and creating good in the world. Like our CLA-OC network, he is focused now on collective, collaborative work that drives local and regional progress.
Here are a few highlights from our hour-long conversation.
Read moreWill your corporate purpose stand the test of time?
Medtronic is one of the leading medical technology companies in the world. Medtronic’s founders articulated a powerful mission statement way back in 1960. This mission has guided the organization’s actions ever since -- 60 years and counting! Their mission defined their corporate purpose and guides their strategy as a company.
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