Jul 17 2024 42 mins
Welcome back to The People Business Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, Host, Frank Favaro sits down with Maria Ford, President of Commercial and Industrial at DeWalt. Maria shares her unique journey from aspiring fashion professional to leading one of the most renowned power tool companies. Discover how her background in collegiate sports shaped her approach to business with key lessons in discipline, grit, and teamwork.
Key Topics:
- Maria's unexpected career path from fashion to DeWalt
- The influence of collegiate sports on her leadership style
- DeWalt's "Grow the Trades" $30 million initiative
- Balancing professional and personal life
- The importance of mentorship and challenging teams for better performance
Don't miss this insightful and inspiring conversation!
Host: Frank Favaro
Contact: https://serve-centric.com/
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