The Executives' Exchange Episode 054 – Wendell Dallas, President & CEO, Nicor Gas
Tune in to the Executives’ Exchange for a powerful conversation between Wendell Dallas, Nicor Gas CEO, and Ralph Cleveland, President of the American Association of Blacks in Energy. In this episode, they delve into Wendell's career, sharing insights on mentorship and why being a mentor keeps you grounded. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on August 22, 2023.
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Introducing Dallas
1:45 - Early childhood and upbringing
6:47 - Where Dallas went to school
7:56 - Influence of Dallas’ grandmother
10:03 - Dallas on being a father, and his kids
11:00 - Principles and lessons learned through raising kids
15:36 - Passions in the role Dallas is in as a CEO
21:28 - Greatest success as the CEO of Nicor Gas
27:48 - Dallas’ first winter in Chicago
28:31 - Message from sponsors, Shure
29:02 - How Dallas shapes his career over time– networking, mentors, etc
36:29 - Being president of a company in a post-Covid world
41:01 - Rapid fire questions
43:42 - Outro
Episode Link: Nicor Gas
Guest Host: Ralph Cleveland, President, The American Association of Blacks in Energy Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago
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