Greg Slater has had a 30-year career in highways and transportation, the last three or so in Tampa as CEO of the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority. Before that he was the Maryland Secretary of Transportation. His current organization, THEA, recently approved a $752 million work plan, which will include projects for safer streets and congestion relief. On this episode Greg and Business Observer Managing Editor Mark Gordon talked about one of his key advice nuggets for young people: say yes to every opportunity and create your own luck. They also talked about his mentors and what he looks for in leaders.
3 Takeaways:
- (12:30) Always be a student
- (20:00) Be a force multiplier, someone who makes everyone else better
- (23:30) The path forward is never a straight line
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introducing Greg Slater, CEO, Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority
(05:00) What is the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority?
(06:25) About Greg’s career, becoming Secretary of Transportation of Maryland
(12:15) A little luck and taking on roles others will not
(14:15) Attacking a job with a large leadership role
(16:45) Mentors
(19:10) What do you look for in leaders?
(20:55) Dealing with setbacks
(24:10) What is coming up in 2025?
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