Blackstone's Jon Gray goes jogging and goes viral. I took a run with him.
I spent my Thursday morning jogging with Jon Gray and Blackstone analysts, and felt firsthand the business value of his social media jogging videos.
On a brisk Thursday morning, Blackstone's president and chief operating officer Jon Gray took a group of over 110 interns, first-year analysts, and pre-MBA summer associates for a jog through Central Park. The run, featuring Gray leading more than 110 junior staff members, garnered significant attention due to the CEO's popular running videos on LinkedIn, which have garnered millions of views.
Gray, known for his down-to-earth personality and casual running style, emphasized the importance of authentic and humanized content in connecting with both investors and potential talent. The group's two-mile run showcased the CEO's ability to blend business messaging with personal connection, allowing him to interact with employees in a more intimate setting than during typical investment committee meetings.
Young employees, such as first-year analyst Abigail Miles, expressed appreciation for seeing senior leaders like Gray in a more relatable light, noting that it humanizes them and highlights the firm's commitment to fostering a more inclusive environment.
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