EPISODE · Aug 16, 2023 · 31 MIN
E29 —Stiv Fico— Fighting Fires: Restaurants to Residences
from The Fuqua Show · host The Fuqua Show
Stiv Fico (Class of 2025) fought (mostly) metaphorical fires as manager of his family's Italian restaurant. He then fought real ones as a firefighter in Phoenix, Arizona. Through both experiences, he learned a great deal about leadership, teamwork, and managing high-pressure environments. In this episode, Stiv reflects on lessons from his immigrant parents, his appreciation for life, and doing things he once thought were humanly impossible.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the official view of Duke University, the Fuqua School of Business, or any organizations mentioned.
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Stiv Fico (Class of 2025) fought (mostly) metaphorical fires as manager of his family's Italian restaurant. He then fought real ones as a firefighter in Phoenix, Arizona. Through both experiences, he learned a great deal about leadership, teamwork, and managing high-pressure environments. In this episode, Stiv reflects on lessons from his immigrant parents, his appreciation for life, and doing things he once thought were humanly impossible. Note: This is a student-run production. The opinion...
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