Forbes: How Alabama Football Player-Turned-CEO Stan Moss Competes to Win
Polen’s CEO reflects on how his background helped shape his beliefs and determination
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In a wide-ranging discussion with Forbes, Polen Capital CEO Stan Moss shares his personal journey and insights on leadership. He describes the purpose-driven, “brick-by-brick” philosophy that drives him and is deeply embedded in Polen’s culture.
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- Polen Capital has grown significantly under Stan’s tenure as CEO, expanding from a regional firm managing $5 billion in a single strategy in 2012 to a global manager with $65 billion across an array of equity and credit strategies today.1
- Stan describes the life lessons of his early years—from the difficult work required to sustain a family farm and overcome financial hardship, to the power of making small, incremental improvements in his football skills by analyzing video footage with his coach and father.
- As CEO, Stan focuses on “reverse engineering” the firm’s business growth. The leadership team takes a bottom-up approach by investing in employees’ development and fostering an environment of continuous learning, personal growth, and grit.
- Embracing change is hard but necessary, according to Stan. He explains that adaptation is required to thrive, and that successful business leaders seek to inspire their teams and help them navigate change effectively.
I grew up around people who dedicated their lives to serving others, and it had a great influence on who I am today.
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