The ultimate form of Return of investment is being able to pay it forward to that one thing that brought you to where you are now. Willie Deese, former president of Merck Manufacturing division and the current vice president of purchasing at SmithKline Beecham, shares with us how his difficult assignments brought him the values and talents that he has today.
He will share with us his efficiency in driving a business forward and how diversity isn’t just about color, but also in thought, experience, and background, and how these will ultimately produce better solutions to problems.
Let’s jump right in and see how you can also climb the corporate ladder and pay it forward to your mentors and teachers.
[00:01 - 10:33] Opening Segment
I welcome today’s guest, Willie Deese
Willie’s background story
Willie talks about his life in Digital Equipment Corp.
[10:34 - 21:56] Working Your Way Up and Never Stopping
Growing in tough and dirty situations
Helping others succeed by setting an example
SmithKline Beecham: Willie’s life after the plant
Balancing the work with family life
[21:57 - 28:13] Efficient Business Driving
The importance of a manufacturing sector in a company
Driving business operations
[28:14 - 38:44] The Red Pill Moment
Willie shares what drives him to get things done
Willie’s thoughts and actions on diversity
Expanding horizons, diversifying solutions
[38:45 - 47:09] Giving Away $10,000,000
Knowing others’ struggles call for action
Willie talks about his motivation behind the generosity
Paying it forward to the university: The ultimate return of investment
[47:10 - 50:25] Closing Segment
What should the listeners take away from this?
Tough assignments and hard work build more character and resiliency
Be prepared to give back in either equal or greater measure
Tweetable Quotes:
“If someone is gonna invest time, talent, and knowledge in you, they shouldn’t have to work harder than you, and you should never do anything to embarrass them.” - Willie Deese
“Whatever you set out as a goal and you accomplish that, then it’s time to set a new goal.” - Willie Deese
“I never thought that I was better than anyone else, but I never thought that anyone was inherently better than me.” - Willie Deese
Resources Mentioned
Merck
SmithKline Beecham (GlaxoSmithKline)
You can connect with Willie by visiting his LinkedIn.
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