Barnes & Noble has staged an unlikely comeback. CEO James Daunt shared 4 key lessons from its turnaround.

Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt. Li Ying/Xinhua via Getty Images Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt has executed an unlikely turnaround at the storied bookstore chain. Daunt said that steady improvements and empowering local booksellers have powered its comeback. He spoke about changing culture, data dangers, mistakes, and the power of authenticity on a podcast. Bookstores might seem old school in the AI era, but Barnes & Noble has staged a fairy-tale comeback under CEO James Daunt. After…