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Jerome Powell: I have spent most of my career in the private sector, and what I observed was that really successful institutions in the…

On the recordJuly 9, 2024
I have spent most of my career in the private sector, and what I observed was that really successful institutions in the United States--companies, organizations--generally are those that do a really good job on diversity and get the best out of people and attract a broad, diverse range of talents to the table, and people feel comfortable speaking.
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Jerome Powell
Republican · District of Columbia

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Powell emphasizes the importance of diversity for successful institutions.

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