In part two of our conversation with Chuck Swoboda, we discuss entering the trades vs pursuing a college degree, the importance of failure, how to teach innovation, the health scare that ended Chuck's term as CEO of Cree, how that event helped shape his outlook on life, and why he recently decided to take another CEO position with a small startup. In addition, J.R. gets a little coaching lesson from Chuck as he illustrates what he personally would do as CEO of Ford Motor Company. At the end of the podcast, Chuck answers the Final Project Question:

"When Chuck Swoboda's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?"

Chuck Swoboda is a disruptor and problem solver. He formerly served as CEO and Chairman of Cree, where he and his team led the LED lighting revolution and grew the business from a small startup to a global market leader. Under Chuck's leadership, the company grew from $100M in annual revenue to over $1.6B. He currently serves as President & CEO of Vast Therapeutics, a biotech company working to treat drug-resistant microbial infections. He is the author of an Amazon's Best Seller and #1 New Release The Innovator's Spirit, and is a regular Forbes contributor where he writes about leadership, innovation, and strategy. chuckswoboda.com

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