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Blackstone President: Kindness is a 'superpower' for Gen Z hires

Blackstone President Jon Gray advised new Gen Z hires that kindness and a positive attitude are crucial for career advancement, even within the competitive finance industry. He emphasized that treating colleagues well fosters support and can be a significant differentiator beyond elite credentials. Gray's advice aligns with similar sentiments shared by other prominent executives like Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and entrepreneur Mark Cuban, who also highlight kindness as an underrated business skill. AI

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Blackstone President: Kindness is a 'superpower' for Gen Z hires

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Preston Fore ·

    Blackstone’s president tells Gen Z that just being nice could land them a promotion because ‘people want you to win if you treat them in a good way’

    Jon Gray, Blackstone's president and COO, says elite degrees may get you in the door, but caring more will set you apart for success.