Jack Ma

Jack Ma, China's Richest Man, Steps Down From $460 Billion Alibaba Empire
Alibaba

Jack Ma, China's Richest Man, Steps Down From $460 Billion Alibaba Empire

His farewell party is taking place in an 80,000-seat stadium.
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Alibaba's Billionaire Founder Jack Ma Says Companies Forcing Staff to Work Overtime Are 'Foolish'

Alibaba's Billionaire Founder Jack Ma Says Companies Forcing Staff to Work Overtime Are 'Foolish'

He was responding to a debate over the 996 schedule, which means working 9am to 9pm, six days a week.
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The 5-Hour Rule Used by Bill Gates, Jack Ma and Elon Musk

The 5-Hour Rule Used by Bill Gates, Jack Ma and Elon Musk

The most successful people on the planet are also the people likeliest to devote an hour a day to reading and learning.
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Jack Ma Will Step Down as Chairman of Chinese Ecommerce Giant Alibaba in September 2019

Jack Ma Will Step Down as Chairman of Chinese Ecommerce Giant Alibaba in September 2019

Ma, who will be succeeded by Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang, wrote a letter to customers and shareholders explaining his decision.
Sam Jacobs | 7 min read
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How 10 Famous Business Leaders, Including Musk, Bezos and Jobs, Handle Meetings

Yes, even Oprah gets bored in meetings.
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