Becoming CEO of the Rockefeller Foundation at 26 with John Spence

WHOA GNV Podcast

May 06, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 52

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We're sorry about the audio this week guys, we had some technical difficulties!

Welcome to the show, one of the most incredible speakers in the world, John Spence! He is one of the top 100 business thought leaders and top 500 leadership development experts in the WORLD!

Not only is John a speaker, but also an author of FIVE books and former CEO of the Rockefeller Foundation at just 26 years old. Learn about the journey that led John to where he is now and what actions he took to create opportunities for himself coming right out of Gainesville, Florida!

3:38 Wrap Spot Giveaway and John Spence origin story

14:05 The defining moment that made John change his life

19:23 How did you get the job as CEO of the Rockefeller Foundation?

28:24 When you were asked to be the CEO, how did you feel?

34:55 You were a very forward-thinking CEO, is that because you were younger than most CEOs?

47:18 Where did you make the transition from CEO to a speaker?

52:07 have you ever had a speech that completely bombed?

59:55 Some questions from Gainesville business owners.

1:09:07 How do you handle underperforming employees?

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