#7 - Jim McGee - CEO & COO background / Balancing work and life / The Disney impact - through the eyes of Eeyore

Welcome to another episode of "Wish I Knew . . . " A podcast where I speak with people about their careers focusing on their success, advice, mentoring and listening to interesting stories. I'm your host Gary Nowak and today I've got a down to earth fun, authentic one for you today with my guest Jim McGee. Career:University in Chicago @ Wheaton CollegeBack to california with the Walt Disney CompanyManaging director at Guidance SolutionsAnthem, Inc healthcareCEO of American Red CrossNow COO of Dyve Biosciences If you're in this field you'll want to work for him Highlights - Mowing lawns at 14 years old- Heartfelt rationale for getting an MBA- Leaving Disney for a start up- Start up - Building the plane while flying it- Conscious decision change to support family growth- Establishing your informal board of directors- Asking for mentoring is a gift to Jim- GREAT advice to his son Liam- The difference between networking and building relationships- Work knows no boundaries- Figuring out the power of Disney through the eyes of Eeyore- Crucial conversations - Kerry PattersonWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!