CWM - Larry O'Donnell

from Chasing What Matters · host Glenn Robinson & Jacob Robinson

Today our guest is Larry O’Donnell. Larry is passionate about helping business men and women learn God's design for leadership. From the Executive Suite to the back of a garbage truck, he has seen a lot in his career. His is the retired founder, Chairman of the Board, CEO and President of Rockwater Energy Solutions, Inc., now Select Energy Services, a public company. during his tenure at Rockwater, they received several awards, including Top Workplaces Leadership Award for a Midsized Employer by the Houston Chronicle, E&Y’s Entrepreneur of the Year for the Texas Gulf Coast, the Maverick Executive Award by the University of Texas at Arlington, and Houston Chronicle Top Workplace Awards.Prior to forming Rockwater, Larry spent over 10 years helping to lead the turnaround of Waste Management, Inc., a Fortune 200 company and the largest waste, recycling services, and renewable energy company in North America, where he served as President and COO. During his time at Waste Management, he was the first Undercover Boss. Prior to his time at Waste Management, he was a senior executive with Baker Hughes, the 3rd largest oil services firm in the world. Today, Larry spends time sharing what he has learned about successful leadership that he has learned throughout his career with organizations, businesses and churches across the nation, as well as other countries. he speaks regularly on leadership, coaching and mentorship in business and churches, he also teaches leadership for Deloitte Consulting, and lead Bible studies and church retreats. After he retired from his business career, Larry pursued and received his masters in Biblical and Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.Larry O'Donnell WebsiteManagement Waste BookChasing What Matters InstagramChasing What Matters Website Chasing What Matters Instagram

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