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HOW JOE PLUMERI BECAME CEO OF WILLIS
In 2000, Henry Kravis offered Joe Plumeri a job after a chance Paris meeting; the result made him Willis CEO despite limited experience in insurance and LondonJoe Plumeri’s unexpected Paris meeting with Henry Kravis in 2000 led to an opportunity to run Willis. After 32 years with Citigroup and its...- In 2014, Robyn Denholm bought a Tesla Model S and met a board member; 4 years later, the chance encounter led her to become Tesla’s board chair in 2018Robyn Denholm did not enter Tesla through a traditional route to the boardroom. In 2014, she was waiting for a Tesla Model S and happened t...
- In 2020, Willie Nelson turned his 500-acre Texas Luck Ranch into a regenerative farm using managed grazing. 6 years later, it continues alongside rescued horses and native-grass workWillie and Annie Nelson tasked farmers with transforming their Luck Ranch. The Weldons introduced pigs and native seeds to begin soil regen...
- Quote of the day by Bruce Willis: “Confidence wins every time. If you have confidence, folks, you can say anything” — a timeless lesson that confidence is not about being fearless or perfect, but about trusting yourself, expressing your ideas with conviction and not letting self-doubt hold you backQuote of the day by Bruce Willis: Bruce Willis' career exemplified confidence, overcoming a childhood stutter through acting. His family re...
- Jamie Dimon’s Life Advice: ““I made a lot of mistakes. I don’t want to echo the secret sauce. Admit your flaws quick...” — JPMorgan Chase CEO's masterclass in grit, humility, learning from failure and knowing when to change courseToday's life advice by Jamie Dimon, “I made a lot of mistakes... admit your flaws quick”, sets the tone for a candid view of success, failu...
- Sam Altman was just 19 when he left Stanford to build an app Loopt that struggled to take off; years before ChatGPT, Green Dot paid $43.4 million for itYears before ChatGPT, Sam Altman left Stanford at 19 to build Loopt, a location-based social networking app that struggled to attract users...
- Apple's Tim Cook sees Australia's social media curbs as 'world-leading', PM Anthony Albanese says"Tim Cook gave us a lot of time this morning. He regards the work that we've done on social media to be world-leading," Albanese said in re...
- Chuck Leavell and his wife inherited 1,000 acres in Georgia; decades later, Charlane had grown to 4,000 acres with 70% still covered in forestsChuck Leavell, renowned keyboardist for the Rolling Stones, is deeply committed to conservation. He oversees the Charlane Woodlands & Prese...
- Nagaland's draft electoral roll after SIR retains 11.99 lakh voters, excludes 1.59 lakhNagaland's draft electoral roll was published with nearly 1.59 lakh voters excluded. The Chief Electoral Officer's office stated 11.99 lakh...
- Even as trading and markets moved faster, Warren Buffett made patience profitable and coolWarren Buffett has stepped down from his role as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, marking the end of an era defined by remarkable investment...
- Disney names Character.AI's Karandeep Anand its first tech chiefWalt Disney on Friday named outsider Karandeep Anand its first chief technology officer, as AI and sweeping industry consolidation disrupt ...
- IndiGo named Best Low-Cost Airline in India & South Asia by SkytraxIndiGo received the Best Low-Cost Airline award for the 16th time. The airline also won awards for best cabin crew and cleanliness. These r...
- In 1845, two British ships entered the Arctic with 129 men searching for the Northwest Passage; both vessels and every member of the expedition disappearedThe collaboration between Inuit wisdom and Western scientific approaches facilitated the remarkable finding of two elusive ships from the F...
- Quote of the Day by Bruce Willis: 'I'm staggered by the love in my life, and I'm very...' - Why recognizing true blessings keeps us grounded; a lesson on gratitude and human connectionIn challenging moments, the value of gratitude for the unwavering support of family and friends becomes clear. Bruce Willis's words resonat...
- Sofia Vergara’s 17,000 sq ft LA mansion was once a ‘castle in Transylvania’: Inside her $26 million homeSofía Vergara’s Beverly Park mansion blends Mediterranean-inspired interiors, antiques, art and expansive outdoor spaces. Purchased with Jo...
- Disney names insider Adam Smith as chairman of streaming businessDisney has named insider Adam Smith chairman of its streaming business as the entertainment giant sharpens its focus on Disney+ and Hulu. S...
- In 1902, Colorado miner Joe Fleshuts built a simple cabin to claim a piece of land; more than 120 years later, the cabin still stands inside Rocky Mountain National ParkIn 1902, Joe Fleshuts constructed a log cabin to stake his claim under the Homestead Act, aspiring to own 160 acres in Colorado's scenic Ka...
- News Corp bought Myspace for $580 million in 2005. In 2011, Specific Media and Justin Timberlake acquired it for about $35 millionMyspace helped popularize personalized online profiles, artist promotion and social networking at a crucial stage in the development of the...
- In 2018, the Netherlands turned 1,000 kg of household plastic into a 30-metre cycle path; the road contained the equivalent of 218,000 plastic cupsA Dutch cycle path turned plastic waste into something useful. In 2018, Zwolle opened a 30-metre path made with about 1,000 kilograms of re...
- In 1851, over 800 abandoned ships filled San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Cove; some were turned into hotels, salons, churches, while others became museum relicsBeneath San Francisco’s bustling streets lies a forgotten maritime past. During the Gold Rush of 1849, thousands of fortune seekers arrived...
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