#69 Dave Brown (Re-Release) - Global Big 4 Leader / Hiring People / The Zen Master / ABBA!!! (Ugh)

I'm your host Gary Nowak and this is by far one of my most organic and fun podcasts where my former boss and guest Dave Brown and I don't get past what he studied in college and managed to enjoy a very insightful conversation. Career Background:Principal & Global leader for Shared Services and Outsource advisory for KPMG10 years of experience with Equaterra and TPIDirector of Finance with AT&T for 6 yearsUniversity of Windsor Bachelor of Psychology / FinanceMBA from Queen's UniversityTalked about the Book "South" by Ernest Shackelford   "This is the epic real-life adventure of the Shackleton expedition to the Antarctic that goes wrong in every way possible." HighlightsPaper boy foundation to his success no bike no basketGetting politely stiffed in Canada during paper boy collectionsBlue collar upbringing and 1st to go to collegeThe impact of his Parents telling Dave after seeing his grades that they "Shutting this down"Psychology to sociology to business degreeCrossing the Canadian / American border for a few beers and saving a few $$Using sports analogies in business, so applicableHow Dave builds a team and the process he follows / what is he looking for?Your reputation will follow you everywhere you goDave's interviewing technique - getting to the storiesHiring people that "look like you"Proud moment has an exponential impactHis approach with me while I was in China and AustraliaBecoming behavioral not mechanical with his mentoring approachViewing issues from the other point of viewBeing a strategic thinker, great lesson / operational mindsetBeing put on the spot by the client and speaking honestlyCommanding the room and when to pick and choose when to speakThe Zen Master - bringing Zen into a roomBest advice - work your tail off, you will be seen and There is more to life than hoping for a new shovel5 year plan perspective - Trash itTake advantages of opportunities in front of youSupport your boss and make them look goodMoving to your favorite vacation spotAbba, ughWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!