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Jean Case is an American businesswoman, investor, and philanthropist. She is the CEO of the Case Foundation and the first female chairman of the National Geographic Society.
Known for: Be Fearless: 5 Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs and Purpose
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Be Fearless: 5 Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs and Purpose
In 'Be Fearless', Jean Case, CEO of the Case Foundation and former AOL executive, distills lessons from some of the world’s most successful innovators and changemakers. Drawing on stories from business, philanthropy, and social movements, she identifies five key principles—making a big bet, being bold, making failure matter, reaching beyond your bubble, and letting urgency conquer fear—that empower individuals to take transformative action and create meaningful impact.
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Defining Fearlessness: Acting Despite Fear
The word 'fearless' often misleads people into thinking it means living without fear, as though the most accomplished individuals never experienced uncertainty or self-doubt. But through countless interviews and research, I discovered that the opposite is true. The most courageous people are often a...
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Principle 1 – Make a Big Bet
Every breakthrough begins with a decision to aim for something big enough to matter. The difference between incremental progress and transformative change lies in the scale of the belief behind the action. When I speak about making a big bet, I’m referring to putting your focus, resources, and ambit...
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About Jean Case
Jean Case is an American businesswoman, investor, and philanthropist. She is the CEO of the Case Foundation and the first female chairman of the National Geographic Society. Before her philanthropic work, she was a senior executive at AOL, where she played a key role in the company’s early growth. H...
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Jean Case is an American businesswoman, investor, and philanthropist. She is the CEO of the Case Foundation and the first female chairman of the National Geographic Society. Before her philanthropic work, she was a senior executive at AOL, where she played a key role in the company’s early growth. H...
Jean Case is an American businesswoman, investor, and philanthropist. She is the CEO of the Case Foundation and the first female chairman of the National Geographic Society. Before her philanthropic work, she was a senior executive at AOL, where she played a key role in the company’s early growth. Her work focuses on innovation, social entrepreneurship, and empowering changemakers.
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