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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Dan sits down with Walt Rakowich, a leadership speaker, author, and former CEO of Prologis, a real estate company that had almost collapsed when he took over in 2008 during the Great Recession.
Despite facing a major challenge, Rakowich managed to turn the company's fortunes around by implementing his philosophy of "transformative influence." He believes that the best leaders are those who focus on serving others and promoting transparency, which ultimately leads to higher trust, performance, and better workplaces and communities.
Rakowich is a strong advocate for ethics and purpose in leadership and aims to transform organizational cultures. He is also engaged with several nonprofits and serves on the board of directors of Host Hotels and Resorts, Iron Mountain, Inc., and Ventas Inc. Additionally, he is on the board of trustees of Pennsylvania State University. He earned his undergraduate degree from Penn State and his MBA from Harvard Business School.
Despite facing a major challenge, Rakowich managed to turn the company's fortunes around by implementing his philosophy of "transformative influence." He believes that the best leaders are those who focus on serving others and promoting transparency, which ultimately leads to higher trust, performance, and better workplaces and communities.
Rakowich is a strong advocate for ethics and purpose in leadership and aims to transform organizational cultures. He is also engaged with several nonprofits and serves on the board of directors of Host Hotels and Resorts, Iron Mountain, Inc., and Ventas Inc. Additionally, he is on the board of trustees of Pennsylvania State University. He earned his undergraduate degree from Penn State and his MBA from Harvard Business School.
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