The CEO of Dicks Sporting Goods on Becoming a Gun Control Advocate
b'Ed Stack, the chief executive of Dick\'s Sporting Goods, decided after the Parkland school shooting to pull assault rifles and high-capacity magazines from all of his company\\u2019s stores. The controversial choice hurt revenues. But the retailer weathered the storm, thanks to inclusive and thoughtful decision-making, careful communication with all stakeholders, and a strategic shift to new product lines. Stack explains why he chose to take such a public stance on a hot-button social issue and how it has affected him personally and professionally. He is the author of "It\'s How We Play the Game: Build a Business. Take a Stand. Make a Difference."'