About this episode

Kevin Ban discusses the importance of knowledge and relationships over titles and money in the corporate world.

Do you wonder if you can pursue your own interests in the corporate world? Have you ever worried that your successes are only going to count if they involve titles and money? Kevin Ban, who was the Executive Vice President and Global Chief Medical Officer at Walgreens, is here to tell you that knowledge and relationships are more valuable in the long-run, and help you make a difference in the world of business. He speaks from experience as a physician who transitioned from academia to the cor...

People in this episode

Guest: Kevin Ban

Topics covered

• corporate world
• career transition
• value of knowledge
• business relationships
• medical profession

Keywords

• corporate career
• executive leadership
• medical officer
• business impact
• career advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Walgreens

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