According to Warren Buffett, true leadership isn’t about all that—it’s about setting the tone, staying consistent, and leading with purpose. Buffett, a master of decision-making and long-term vision,

When I make reference to Buffett's favorite stock, I'm talking about none other than Berkshire Hathaway itself. Buffett has authorized the repurchase of $77.8 billion worth of Berkshire stock since 2018, which is more than twice the amount the conglomerate invested in Apple.

Warren Buffett is known for his investing success, generating market-beating returns over the long run. As chairman, he's helped Berkshire Hathaway deliver a compounded annual gain of more than 19% over 58 years -- that's as the S&P 500 posted a compounded increase of about 10% during that period.