Ep. 222 - Decisions with Worldwide Consequences | Carla Hills

What would it be like to be responsible for negotiating a trade agreement with China or Japan or any other world country? Imagine yourself about to take a high-level job with the Federal government when the news came on about the Saturday Night Massacre. Carla Hills takes us on a journey through her very interesting life, working directly with several United States Presidents. Carla A. Hills is a high-profile, powerful woman, having been U.S. Trade Ambassador under President Bush Senior and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary under President Ford, the first woman to serve in that position and the third woman cabinet member. She also served as Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Ambassador Hills is now the chairman, and CEO of Hills and Company, specializing in international strategy and trade consultants. The firm provides advice to US businesses on investment, trade, and risk assessment issues abroad, particularly in emerging market economies.

Top Takeaways:

• • How to fight for what you want- how she went after a law career amid major objection
  • The experience of serving the government during uncertain political and economic times like the Watergate scandal
  • The difference between law and trade negotiations when practicing both at the same time
  • The importance of investing in human infrastructure through education and training

Experience first-hand the environment where a decision had world consequences.

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