Costly Mistakes Can Grow Great Leaders with Wally Hise, HDR

On today’s episode, BJ talks with Wally Hise, Sr. Vice President at HDR. Wally discusses his passion for working on Federal projects, lessons learned from leaders he’s worked with, and what mistakes early in his career led him to finding what he loves to do. 

Resources mentioned:  

“The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results” by Gary Keller: https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776

“Essentialism” by Greg McKeown: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Greg-McKeown-audiobook/dp/B00IWYP5NI/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3A938M3GCKBS7&keywords=essentialism&qid=1665514788&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjAzIiwicXNhIjoiMS41NiIsInFzcCI6IjEuNjQifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=essentialism%2Cstripbooks%2C96&sr=1-1

“Atomic Habits” by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

“The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World” by Joe Keohane: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Strangers-Benefits-Connecting-Suspicious/dp/1984855778

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Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFA

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