Four Pillars Of Success For Transformative Leadership | feat. Michael Ford

May 10, 2024 · 30m 35s
Four Pillars Of Success For Transformative Leadership | feat. Michael Ford
Chapters

01 · How did your community and upbringing make you who you are today?

2m 30s

02 · Why do those capable of initiating change not?

6m 40s

03 · How do you explain the importance of inclusivity?

8m 30s

04 · How do you communicate that diversity is a win/win?

9m 59s

05 · Change starts with the people!

11m 20s

06 · How do you ensure everyone is heard in the room?

12m 55s

07 · Where in your career did you not comprise when you could have?

14m 14s

08 · What pushes you out of your comfort zone.

17m 15s

09 · What would you say to your 30-year-old self?

19m 45s

10 · How to pivot to overcome expected results.

23m 30s

11 · 25:20 What leader(s) have impacted you the most?

25m 20s

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Lisa Gardner is joined by Michael Ford, Senior Vice President of Global Real Estate and Security at AT&T to discuss transformative leadership, business analysis, corporate real estate, innovation and dedication...

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Lisa Gardner is joined by Michael Ford, Senior Vice President of Global Real Estate and Security at AT&T to discuss transformative leadership, business analysis, corporate real estate, innovation and dedication to operational excellence. 

Michael shares insights from his transformative role at Microsoft, overseeing global workplace services, security, and risk mitigation for over 200,000 employees. He delves into his early influences growing up in New Market, Alabama, his education at Alabama A&M University, and his service in the Marine Corps, emphasizing the importance of faith, family, education, and hard work. Michael also discusses his passion for sustainability and community, his advocacy for inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, and his commitment to mentoring the next generation of leaders. Tune in to learn how Michael navigates challenges, drives change, and maintains his unwavering commitment to authenticity and integrity. 
  
Also in this episode: 
  • Michael Ford's journey from small-town Alabama to leading global real estate and security for AT&T. 
  • The four pillars of faith, family, education, and hard work that guide Michael's life and career. 
  • Strategies for driving change and fostering inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. 
  • The importance of being your authentic self and not compromising on core values. 
  • How challenges and failures can fuel personal and professional growth. 

 
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About Michael Ford 
As the Senior Vice President of Global Real Estate and Security at AT&T, I manage a portfolio of nearly 200 million square feet and oversee security operations to protect the company's assets. My success stems from navigating strategy, analysis, and process enhancement for operational excellence. With experience in strategic leadership, business analysis, P&L responsibility, operations management, and corporate real estate, I focus on innovative real estate and security solutions to improve operational effectiveness, enhance the employee workplace, and reduce the environmental footprint. I am passionate about inspiring teams to shift their mindset for greater achievements in the evolving work landscape. 
 
About Lisa Gardner 
Lisa Gardner is a corporate real estate thought leader and co-founder of OMS Strategic Advisors, LLC, focusing on real estate, strategy, and workforce development. With over 25 years of experience, she drives profitability by optimizing human capital, leading diversity initiatives, and crafting corporate strategies. She has managed national accounts for Fortune 500 companies like Wal-Mart and AT&T, and revitalized multicultural marketing for JCPenney. Lisa serves on the Executive Board of SMU's Cox School of Business and contributes to D CEO Magazine. She is active in her community at Gateway Church and lives in Plano, Texas, with her husband and two children. 
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