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Tom O’Brien’s early-career stint as a campaign worker for presidential candidate and governor Michael Dukakis didn’t pay much – he remembers not being able to make car payments – but was nevertheless a rewarding, “transformative experience,” he said in this episode of PNC C-Speak. O’Brien, co-founder, managing partner and CEO of HYM Investment Group, believes others can benefit from work in the public sector.
“I would encourage people to think about politics and government, particularly at an early stage of their career,” O’Brien said.
Over the years, O’Brien has assembled a diverse team at HYM Investment Group consisting of people with varied life experiences and perspectives. “What we care mostly about is honesty” and kindness, he said. Whatever skills someone might need can be taught, “but we can’t teach you to be a good team member. You need to bring that to our organization.”
Listen to the episode to hear more about:
- O’Brien’s wife of 30-plus years, Trisha, who’s taught him to be “present in the moment,” a better listener and more empathetic.
- His concerns about affordable housing and the need to “fix the Boston public school system.
- What gives him the most joy.
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