In this exciting episode, we meet Richard Morris, a skilled leader and mentor who transitioned from the automotive industry to the aerospace field with SpaceX! We'll explore Rich's remarkable journey and learn valuable lessons for building a successful career. Rich shares his career tips to help you reach new heights and achieve great success.
Want a sneak peek? Here are a few tips from Rich: 1) Build your professional network in the field you're interested in. 2) Stay humble, look for ways to help others, and contribute to your workplace. 3) Recognize your strengths and focus on using them effectively, rather than dwelling on your weaknesses, as your strengths are where you can provide the most value.
This episode demands your undivided attention. Without further ado, let’s extend a warm welcome to the remarkable Rich Morris!
00:40 - Introduction: Rich Morris
01:29 - Career Journey
02:49 - BMW journey
03:39 - What drew Rich to cars and rockets?
05:20 - Generation of automotive professionals
06:10 - MBA decision
08:25 - Rich’s unintentional move
11:37 - Career advice from Rich
14:21 - The power of influence
15:20 - Three (3) steps for a successful career
17:48 - Importance of self-awareness
20:30 - The humble leader
22:40 - “Create and develop folks that are better than you and leave the organization in better shape than you found it”.
23:11 - Closing
Connect with Richard Morris:
· Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-morris-15786124/
Connect with Christina Stroud
· Schedule a 15-minute introductory call: https://calendly.com/christina_group928/office-hours
· Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-stroud-sphr/
· Group928 website: https://www.group928.com/
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