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Brooks CEO Dan Sheridan says the top job drives him ‘nuts’ 20% of the time—but one mindset mantra keeps him sane

Dan Sheridan gestures while sitting in a chair at Fortune's COO summit. (Credit: Kristy Walker/Fortune)
  • As a CEO working under billionaire Warren Buffett, Brooks Running CEO Dan Sheridan admits that being a leader is 80% love and 20% frustration. Even though some days are rougher than others, he admits that the key to success is keeping a winning attitude—and it may be paying off as the billion-dollar brand has grown revenue by nearly 20% year-over-year. A focus on mindset is something other top leaders, the likes of Amazon’s Andy Jassy and Cisco’s Sarah Walker, agree is valuable.

AI may be coming for the C-suite, but Gen Z isn’t scared—they’re inspired. While some executives fret that the rise of AI could make CEOs obsolete, 38% of young workers say they’re more ready than ever to take the top job, nearly double the rate of Gen X, per McKinsey.

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