Episode 119: Terry Dunn, Former JE Dunn CEO
Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg · Joel Goldberg
July 20, 201829m 21s
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Show Notes
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.
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.