Ron Wallace knows a thing or two about hard work and leadership. Over a career of nearly 40 years, he went from a UPS driver to the president of UPS International, where he was responsible for the operations of UPS in more than 200 countries and led more than 60,000 employees.
While at UPS, Wallace also served on the corporate management committee that oversaw the day-to-day operations of the entire organization and its 400,000 employees. In addition, he served as chairman or co-chairman of 33 different boards of directors of the UPS division of well known companies around the world.
In his new book, Leadership Lessons from a UPS Driver: Delivering a Culture of We, Not Me, Wallace pulls back the curtain on UPS’s company culture of “we, not me,” and the principles written by the original UPS founders that have guided the success of the company for the past century. Leadership Lessons from a UPS Driver describes how the company inspired generations of motivated employees, and teaches leaders at any level how to build strong, unified teams and successfully weather the inevitable storms that come with running an organization.
Show Highlights:
Workplace culture isn't about words on a wall. It needs to be a living, breathing culture that is lived out everyday. @ronaldgwallaceIt always comes down to the people. Your employees are your hands, feet, and brains. Without them, you can't grow. @ronaldgwallaceConstructive dissatisfaction: there is a correct and more efficient way to do everything - there is always a better method. @ronaldgwallaceDo everything you can to attract and retain great talent. @ronaldgwallaceWhen people are working together towards a common goal, they get more accomplished than just one person. @ronaldgwallaceA real superstar sees and recognizes that there is a team behind them, allowing them to be the success they are. @ronaldgwallacePlay your best 5, not your 5 best. @ronaldgwallaceThe best leaders understand that it's their people that have the power to make or break them. @ronaldgwallaceDon't be boss, be a leader. @ronaldgwallace
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