Here's what we discussed:

• The journey to become CEO and the big lessons learned along the way.  

• The “Awesome Responsibility of a leader.

• When he felt like he became a leader, and the transition to leadership.

• Leadership philosophy.

• Skills for today’s employees to be successful, and develop as leaders.

• The value of setting a strategic direction.

• A “Rookie Moment” when he learned a big lesson from a mistake.

• The process for making tough decisions.

• Good advice received, and advice for young people starting out in their career.