EPISODE · Jul 20, 2018 · 29 MIN
Episode 119: Terry Dunn, Former JE Dunn CEO
from Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg · host Joel Goldberg
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.
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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.
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