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- Many notable CEOs addressed college graduates during commencement speeches this year.
- CEOs from Apple's Tim Cook to FUBU's Daymond John shared stories and advice on leadership, adversity, and success.
- Here's the best advice CEOs gave the Class of 2019.
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Commencement speeches are a time for college graduates to hear from some of the world's most successful and famous people before they cross the stage and enter the next phase of their lives.
This year, a number of notable CEOs addressed the Class of 2019 at colleges across the country, sharing stories and life advice to America's latest crop of graduates.
In their speeches, businesses leaders from Tim Cook to Daymond John touched on what it means to be a leader, how to respond in a crisis, and the importance of listening to others when building a community.
Their advice can apply for anyone, whether you're holding a diploma or simply subscribe to a lifetime of learning.
Here's the best advice that CEOs gave the Class of 2019 in commencement speeches this year.