Rob Hutton
About Rob Hutton
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What 21st Century Leadership Looks Like Beyond The Common Platitudes
There seems no end to the number of books published each year offering supposedly sage advice on how to become an effective leader. The issue is that most authors have never lead and managed a major company with billion dollar balance sheets, lofty performance expectations from Wall Street, and hundreds (or thousands) of employees. As a result, their advice is often filled with mindless platitudes or counsel that, while perhaps true, misses the most important attributes that a leader must bring, whether at the division, regional or national level. Rob's deep senior management experience and humor filled stories will entertain and educate the audience, no matter their current role. Most importantly, he will inspire them to higher levels of performance.
Participant Takeaways:
- What your boss is really looking for if you aspire to lead.
- The make or break nature of "hot fudge sauce".
- The importance of competitive analysis and differentiation failure here is not an option.
- How "8 points a quarter" and OKR's can get you to the hall of fame
- Gifted leaders know this acronym quite well--"IPS"
- If you remember nothing else, remember this!
Books by Rob Hutton
“Tales Of The PhD (Pig Headidly Determined): True Stories of Tragedy, Triumph and Relentless Tenacity” (2024)
How do you turn “impossible” into “I’m possible?” Simple. Become a PhD and use sheer willpower to transform your dreams into reality. Do your big dreams always seem just out of reach? Does it feel like the universe is against you, plotting your downfall? Life indeed knows how to throw punches: unexpected challenges, barriers at every turn, and uphill battles that seem endless. And it’s pretty easy to feel defeated, to believe that maybe it’s not meant to be. But what if there's a secret to help you break through those barriers? It's called being Pig-Headedly Determined (PhD), and it's not just about stubbornness. It's about turning those “No way, not happening” moments into defiant “Watch me” victories. This book is your front-row ticket to the action-packed, heart-wrenching, and ultimately, uplifting stories of PhD people who refused to back down. Real-life battles against the odds would make most wave the white flag, but not them. From the depths of personal tragedies to the peaks of staggering achievements, meet the heroes who prove that with a PhD attitude, giving up is never an option. Inside, you will discover: Stories of 13 PhDs who transformed their insurmountable challenges into unparalleled triumphs The incredible life story of resilience and forgiveness even when hope seems lost, teaching you the true meaning of strength in adversity How consistency turns the ordinary into the extraordinary – take it from those who showed up, day in and day out, so that small, steady wins can become life-altering success The beauty of bouncing back from failure – with tales of those who saw every setback as a setup for a comeback Heroic lessons during one of the world’s most tragic terror attacks – see how one’s courage and selflessness can positively impact the lives of others Insights into the power of a unique calling – with stories of people driven by a destiny so compelling, it became their life’s mission How a struggling actor with unwavering determination and belief in oneself became a Hollywood icon – with life lessons on overcoming limitations and embracing your unique journey And much more! Feeling like it’s too late or that you’re not cut out for greatness? Don’t be. Whether you're the main character of your struggle or just feeling sidelined, these stories are the nudge you need. They stand as irrefutable evidence that it's never too late to chase your dreams. So, are you ready to ditch the doubts and dive headfirst into pursuing the life you want with everything you’ve got?
“Think. Map. Do: How Ambitious Leaders Can Accelerate Their Climb Into Senior Management” (2023)
Rob Hutton’s first book, THINK. MAP. DO. HOW AMBITIOUS LEADERS CAN ACCELERATE THEIR CLIMB INTO SENIOR MANAGEMENT offers in-depth, real-world leadership insights for both young and seasoned leaders who want to continue to grow their careers. He teaches the practical management and leadership skills needed to advance into senior management or grow all the way to the C-Suite! He takes his 28 years of senior leadership in big, industry leading NYSE companies (as both a Division President and Regional President) and clearly defines how to get pushed-up and, importantly, how to avoid mistakes that could derail (or significantly delay) your quest for career advancement. Think. Map. Do. starts with Rob’s journey from selling watermelons on the side of a highway in Austin to leading a $3 billion region with 1,400 gifted associates. He probes the various business mentors he has had along the way and the invaluable lessons he learned from them. You’ll love the stories of Jack, Quincy and Bruce among others and the impact they had on his direction. From there he offers useful insights into finding innovative ways to add value and grow your department or company (what you really get paid to do); doing careful competitive analysis; managing overhead; character traits needed to grab the attention of those above you; cultivating the habit of doing more than is expected of you (and the huge dividends that can pay); how to get beyond the inevitable blunders and operational mistakes you’ll make; how to build (and keep) a garlic strong team; and even the benefits that prayer can bring to your career. Rob writes with a style that’s easy to read—more like a fireside chat than a lecture. His stories are fun, insightful and definitely memorable. There are plenty of “snackable” takeaways that will help those that are ambitious to fast track their careers into senior management…or all the way to the C-Suite.
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