Episode 119: Terry Dunn, Former JE Dunn CEO

Grandfather started company in 1924 based on the values he lived by. Terry started in 1974. Transition in 80s as he moved into senior executive role. $80M company. 1985 through 2000 put business plan on place to become a billion dollar business. As CEO, made mistakes but need to stay at 30,000 feet and keep antanae out. Person in executive position, it’s 90% listening, 10% talking.  You learn by listening and from quiet period of reflection.   Culture will  beat strategy every time.