On Purpose with Jay Shetty

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John Mackey: Not Sure You're on the Right Path In Your Career? (Use THIS Framework When You Feel Lost About What's Next)

Explore episode Jun 24, 2026
Business
The Amazon Sale: A Win-Win-Win Explained

John Mackey: Not Sure You're on the Right Path In Your Care… · Jun 24, 2026 Business

Shareholder activists threatened a hostile takeover and a sale to the highest bidder. Mackey evaluated every alternative — Warren Buffett joked it was a bad fit, Albertsons felt culturally catastrophic, and private equity meant debt and short-term thinking. Amazon cut prices four times in two years, raised hourly pay within 30 days, and paid a 30% stock premium. It was the best available answer, not a perfect one.

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