From Sweeping Floors to Chief Technology Officer: The 3 Collars of Career Success

Success rarely follows a straight path. What does it take to transition from sweeping floors and driving forklifts to leading global technology strategies at one of the world's largest tech companies?In this episode, guest Ed SooHoo joins the show to share his incredible professional journey, framing his career through what he calls the "Three Collars". Ed opens up about his extensive background as a blue-collar, card-carrying Teamster—working as a rail switchman, forklift driver, and machinist—and how those practical, "back of house" experiences laid the ultimate foundation for his future.We dive into his shift into white-collar corporate spaces at tech giants like Oracle and HP, his ventures into the "no-collar" entrepreneurial world running billiard clubs and microbreweries, and his current role as the Chief Technology Officer for Global Accounts at Lenovo. Ed reveals why his massive success isn't actually rooted in being a tech genius, but rather in being an "accidentalist" driven by relentless curiosity and mastering the art of asking questions instead of just pretending to have all the answers.Marketing with Russ...aka #RussSelfie, Episode 615Featuring Ed Soo Hoo🔗 Connect with Ed:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/edsoohooWebsite: esoohoo.com🔗 Connect with Me: https://www.russhedge.com #MarketingwithRuss #EdSooHoo #Lenovo #BlueCollarToSuccess #CareerJourney #TechLeadership #InspiringStories #Curiosity #CareerGrowth #Leadership