The GaryVee Audio Experience #AskGaryVee Episode 308 with Ivan Seidenberg (former CEO of Verizon)
Apr 30, 2019
Ivan Seidenberg, the former CEO of Verizon, shares his transformative journey in telecommunications. He delves into crucial leadership lessons learned from 9/11, emphasizing the importance of accountability and emotional intelligence in crises. The discussion also includes his nostalgic shift from a Yankees to a Mets fan, and how family influences shape sports loyalties. Seidenberg highlights the revolutionary impact of 5G on small businesses and advocates for reimagining education, stressing the need for innovative approaches in today's learning environment.
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Bronx to Mets
- Ivan Seidenberg, a Bronx native, grew up a Yankees fan but switched to the Mets after Yogi Berra's firing.
- He considers himself a "dopey kid" who lollygagged through school and got expelled from college before joining the phone company.
From Dopey Kid to Army Veteran
- After being expelled from college, Ivan Seidenberg worked a freight elevator job and got drafted into the Army.
- The phone company stayed in touch, and he returned after service, attending night school for 12 years while working.
AT&T Breakup Parallels
- The breakup of AT&T stemmed from stifling competition and difficulty regulating its size.
- Similar issues arise with today's tech companies, potentially leading to future paradigm shifts.