This Is Working with Daniel Roth

The Blackstone blueprint: how Jon Gray presides over a $1.2 trillion investment empire


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Jon Gray, President and COO of Blackstone, has a simple rule: Think long-term, even when everything feels like it's falling apart.

The lesson isn't just for investors—it's for anyone building a career:

  1. Stay calm when chaos hits
  2. Separate temporary noise from lasting trends
  3. Turn uncertainty into opportunity
  4. After 33 years at Blackstone, Gray's built more than just wealth—he's mastered the art of thinking beyond the moment. To hear more from Jon Gray including what he’s learned about leadership, watch the video below.

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