EPISODE · Oct 31, 2019 · 42 MIN
#044 - Gordon Stewart, General Manager of Joe Swartz Electric
from The Electrical Current · host Independent Electrical Contractors
Spenser Villwock talks with Gordon Stewart, General Manager of Joe Swartz Electric in Houston, Texas. They discuss growing up in a military family, being an athlete, central Texas small town living, college at Texas A&M, leadership opportunities through the Corps Cadets, and a 4-decade career in the skilled trades. Gordon shares insights about the challenges and humility needed to lead people and lead companies. He believes that 80% of success is the “want to” drive and ambition that a person can bring to the table. He also shares a story of how to survive, should you find yourself shaven from head to toe, without clothes, 9 cents in your hand, and 70-miles from where you’re supposed to be. Hang onto your hats, y’all, this is a great podcast to tune in for. #WeAreIEC
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Spenser Villwock talks with Gordon Stewart, General Manager of Joe Swartz Electric in Houston, Texas. They discuss growing up in a military family, being an athlete, central Texas small town living, college at Texas A&M, leadership opportunities through the Corps Cadets, and a 4-decade career in the skilled trades. Gordon shares insights about the challenges and humility needed to lead people and lead companies. He believes that 80% of success is the “want to” drive and ambition that a person can bring to the table. He also shares a story of how to survive, should you find yourself shaven from head to toe, without clothes, 9 cents in your hand, and 70-miles from where you’re supposed to be. Hang onto your hats, y’all, this is a great podcast to tune in for. #WeAreIEC
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