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70 - Full Time at 10 Years Old to CEO w/ Rob Adams pt.1

May 02, 2022

This week's guest is Rob Adams, former CEO of Adams Engineering and current Vice President of Langan Engineering. Rob has more than 30 years of experience in engineering management, master planning and land surveying throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, as well as East and Central Texas. He has led projects for major clients including Chick Fil-A and McDonald’s, Academy, and more!

Running a company that spans across the country is no cake walk and requires the leader to be at the top of their game. Every decision rests on their shoulders, they have to be able to build relationships, and their company's success is directly related to their ability to lead.

Throughout this episode we dive the biggest lesson Rob learned early on that changed his business career, the path from a ten year old to eventual CEO, the mindset you need to develop in order to have success in anything you do, and how you can lead like a CEO. We also cover how to handle stress and build a work life balance, 3 tips on how to build lasting relationships in business, and Rob’s 3 pieces of advice on how young adults can be successful in their jobs!

Reach out to Rob at g.robert.adams@gmail.com!

Make sure to tune in next week where we dive into the 2 skills you need to develop in order to be an effective leader, the skill most young adults are lacking and how to cultivate it, how you can set yourself apart as an employee, 3 things Rob learned in college that changed his life, and so much more!

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