5 Questions With Dan Schawbel

5 Questions With Dan Schawbel


Episode 193: Jim Weber

June 27, 2022

My guest today is the CEO of Brooks Running Company, Jim Weber. Jim joined the company as CEO in 2001 and is credited for the company’s aggressive turnaround story. We discuss his career and new book, “Running with Purpose”, during this episode.



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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:



  1. What was your inspiration for getting into the shoe business and building your company?
  2. How did you overcome major challenges like cancer and steer the company out of bankruptcy?
  3. How did you attract the attention of Warren Buffet and what have you learned from him?
  4. What key leadership principles do you think are key to managing today’s workforce?
  5. What is your best piece of career advice?

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