The CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods on Becoming a Gun Control Advocate

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• Episode: The CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods on Becoming a Gun Control Advocate
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• Duration: 00:23:16
• Published: 2019-10-08 17:54

Ed Stack, the chief executive of Dick's Sporting Goods, decided after the Parkland school shooting to pull assault rifles and high-capacity magazines from all of his company’s stores. The controversial choice hurt revenues. But the retailer weathered the storm, thanks to inclusive and thoughtful decision-making, careful communication with all stakeholders, and a strategic shift to new product lines. Stack explains why he chose to take such a public stance on a hot-button social issue and how it has affected him personally and professionally. He is the author of "It's How We Play the Game: Build a Business. Take a Stand. Make a Difference."