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Frank Calderoni, CEO of Velocity Global: A CEO's Guide to C-Suite Roles and Leadership Development
Oct 11, 2023
Frank Calderoni, CEO of Velocity Global, shares his career journey from IBM to becoming a c-suite executive and board member of public companies. He discusses the challenges and promotions in his career, the importance of people management, and leadership development. He emphasizes embracing vulnerability, seeking guidance, and surrounding oneself with good people. The podcast also explores alternative paths to career fulfillment and the significance of holistic development for professional growth.
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- The importance of working for companies with a strong culture and surrounding oneself with talented colleagues throughout one's career for personal growth and success.
- The significance of having a curious mindset, embracing new opportunities, and building diverse professional networks to open doors for new opportunities and growth in leadership roles.
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Frank Calderoni's Career Journey and Learning from Great Companies
Frank Calderoni discusses his career journey and highlights the importance of working for great companies and learning from great people. He grew up in the New York Tri-State area and attended Fordham University, where he obtained degrees in finance and accounting. He had the opportunity to intern at IBM during his college years, which opened up his eyes to the world of business and provided invaluable professional experience. Frank emphasizes the importance of working for companies with a strong culture and surrounded himself with talented colleagues throughout his career. His career trajectory took him from finance roles at IBM to leadership positions at Sandisk, QLogic, Cisco Systems, Red Hat, and finally, the role of CEO at Anna Plan before joining Velocity Global.
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