Nate Bargatze gave me career advice at a conference — and it matched what 4 CEOs said
At the Ford Accelerate conference, CEOs and one famous comedian spoke about how they built their high-octane careers.
At the Ford Accelerate conference, Nate Bargatze, a comedian, shared career advice that echoed the sentiments of top CEOs. Business Insider covered the event, which featured business leaders discussing the shortage of skilled-trade workers in America. Bargatze, who started his career as a pizza deliveryman, valet driver, and mover, advised against expecting one's first role to be their dream job.
Linda Hubbard, CEO of Carhartt, shared a story about a worker who started at a retail store and later became a district manager. Trane Technologies' CEO David Regnery revealed he left the banking industry to work on factory floors before returning to his current role. Ford CEO Jim Farley, Ford CEO Jim Farley, stated he worked as a time-motion-study expert on the automaker's factory floor.
Verizon CEO Dan Schulman, who aspired to be a fireman, and PG&E CEO Patti Poppe, who began as an automotive engineer, also emphasized the importance of being open to unexpected opportunities and building enduring skills.
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