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US Polo Assn. CEO shares career advice on overcoming rejection with hard work

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J. Michael Prince, the CEO of U.S. Polo Assn., shared his career journey, detailing how he overcame initial rejection for a CFO position at Converse. Despite being told he was not the right candidate, Prince committed to outworking everyone else for six months, working 90-hour weeks to prove his worth. This dedication led to him securing the role and subsequently advancing through various leadership positions in the apparel industry, including at Nike and Guess, before reaching his current executive role. AI

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US Polo Assn. CEO shares career advice on overcoming rejection with hard work

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    U.S. Polo Assn. CEO was told he wasn’t right for a promotion—so he ‘outworked’ anyone else who wanted the job for 6 months straight

    US Polo Assn. CEO J. Michael Prince grinded 90-hour weeks, sometimes pulling all-nighters to prove himself when Nike turned him down.

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