Imagine being the president of a successful contracting business, a company started by your great-great grandfather 135 years ago. Continuing such a powerful legacy of professionalism and success is the goal of today's guest.
Today's episode of The Lead With Trust Show is a continuation of the Bring Women into Construction series. This time out, Sue chats with Mary Teichert, President of Teichert Inc., a construction and materials company founded in 1887 by her great-great-grandfather Adolph Teichert. Part of the business for almost 20 years, she previously worked at Apple Computer and Bain Consulting. Teichert mines and sells rock, asphalt and concrete and builds roads and streets, subdivisions, levees, airports, gas distribution and various other elements of infrastructure. Mary is also a Senior Fellow with the American Leadership Forum and a board member of the California Building Industry Association (CBIA), the California State License Board (CSLB), HomeAid of the East Bay, The Beavers (a heavy engineering construction association of which she is Vice President) and Teichert Inc. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor’s degree from Harvard College.
During the episode, Sue and Mary discuss the most fun part of her job - the variety it offers, as well as the challenge of ensuring that they are sending everybody home safely every day.
Mary highlights Teichert's 'Take Your Daughter to Work' initiative, offering opportunities for employees to bring their daughters to the office and the work site, offering much-needed exposure to the industry and the opportunities it presents.
They also explore the importance of determining the purpose for your business, particularly in the early days. What difference do you want to make in the world? What kind of legacy do you want to create for your children to carry on?
Join Sue and Mary for this eye-opening discussion into creating an industry that is more welcoming to women,particularly those with a long term vision.
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