EPISODE · Feb 1, 2021 · 43 MIN
Fortune 500 CEO Walt Rakowich Shares Unconventional Lessons For Leading In Tough Times
from The Bulletproof Entrepreneur™ · host Chi Odogwu
Walt Rakowich is a leadership speaker,thought leader and former Chief executive officer of Prologis, a global real estate company. He assumed the role of CEO in 2008. When the company was at a very challenging point in its history. He sits on the boards of several non profit organizations and is the author of the new book Transfluence - how to lead with transformative influence in today’s climates of change During the economic downturn, the Prologis stock had dropped from over $70 per share to approximately $2 per share in 10 months, making it the third-worst performing company in the S&P 500. After Walt joined as CEO, he quickly implemented a change in culture through transparency, orchestrating a dramatic turnaround and restoring its position in the industry. In addition to speaking to audiences on a range of leadership topics, Walt also serves on a number of corporate and philanthropic boards. Before starting his business career, Walt attended the Pennsylvania State University where he received his BS in accounting. He went on to earn his MBA from Harvard Business School. In his free time, Walt enjoys traveling, mentoring youth and participating in a wide range of community service initiatives. He and his wife Sue have two adult children and reside in Colorado. Resources Website - www.waltrakowich.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/waltrakowich/ Thanks for tuning in to the show. If you love the show and this episode please like, review, share and help spread the word. Feel free to contact me by using the following links Email: [email protected] Twitter:@chodogwu Instagram: @chodogwu Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/odogwu The Bulletproof Entrepreneur gives you powerful strategies and tactics required to not just survive but conquer the AI age. Subscribe today to stay ahead of the curve. Learn more at https://bulletproofentrepreneur.com. Follow Us Personal Website - https://odogwu.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/chodogwu LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/odogwu Youtube - https://youtube.com/@chodogwu
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Walt Rakowich is a leadership speaker,thought leader and former Chief executive officer of Prologis, a global real estate company. He assumed the role of CEO in 2008. When the company was at a very challenging point in its history. He sits on the boards of several non profit organizations and is the author of the new book Transfluence - how to lead with transformative influence in today’s climates of change During the economic downturn, the Prologis stock had dropped from over $70 per share to approximately $2 per share in 10 months, making it the third-worst performing company in the S&P 500. After Walt joined as CEO, he quickly implemented a change in culture through transparency, orchestrating a dramatic turnaround and restoring its position in the industry. In addition to speaking to audiences on a range of leadership topics, Walt also serves on a number of corporate and philanthropic boards. Before starting his business career, Walt attended the Pennsylvania State University where he received his BS in accounting. He went on to earn his MBA from Harvard Business School. In his free time, Walt enjoys traveling, mentoring youth and participating in a wide range of community service initiatives. He and his wife Sue have two adult children and reside in Colorado. Resources Website - www.waltrakowich.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/waltrakowich/ Thanks for tuning in to the show. If you love the show and this episode please like, review, share and help spread the word. Feel free to contact me by using the following links Email: [email protected] Twitter:@chodogwu Instagram: @chodogwu Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/odogwu The Bulletproof Entrepreneur gives you powerful strategies and tactics required to not just survive but conquer the AI age. Subscribe today to stay ahead of the curve.Learn more at https://bulletproofentrepreneur.com.Follow UsPersonal Website - https://odogwu.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/chodogwuLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/odogwuYoutube - https://youtube.com/@chodogwu
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