Ep 167 - A Black Executive Perspective w/ Tony Tidbit
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Minority Report Podcast
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In episode 167, Kerel talks with Tony Tidbit, a business executive and Founder and Host of the Black Executive Perspective Podcast where Tony peels back the layers of intersectionality, systemic racism, and other challenging issues shrouding the experiences of Black professionals in America's corporate environment. Tony started his career in sales as an office manager at Amway, took a risk, moved jobs to a construction business with an acquaintance where he flourished, and then continued into the advertising industry where he has experience at AT&T, Xander, and Direct TV. Timestamps 00:55: Tony Tidbit, Founder and Host of the Black Executive Perspective podcast shares with the audience where he’s from, how travel from his hometown has changed his perspectives and outlooks on the world 3:53: Currently VP of Sales and Client Partnerships at Direct TV, and being in the advertising industry for over 30 years, Tony tells us what he’s most excited about and what has changed the most since he’s started 6:10: Tony gives a great piece of advice not only for those in the advertising industry but for how to become a better and more successful individual throughout life in order to deliver value to others 7:14: A story of one moment in time that was pivotal to Tony’s career, even when he was feeling like he was failing at something, he eventually realized he was preparing for something greater 15:22: Tony shares what he believes are qualities of good leaders, how to create relationships and be a good leader during these digital times, and being intentional 23:46: Tony talks about the Black Executive Perspective podcast which he started near after George Floyd, to talk about race and learn from different perspectives and allow a space for people to be vulnerable about controversial subjects 27:59: The biggest thing Tony has learned since starting his podcast that was something that even surprised him 29:33: How Tony stays focused, disciplined, balanced, what his morning routine is, the different ways he continues to learn, and what he is teaching his daughters as they grow up 33:53: The music Tony listens to, from classic rap and R&B to music that makes him think and changes perspectives 36:17: Where to find and connect with Tony Follow Us: Newsletter: bitly.com/2QLEY8U Linkedin: bit.ly/2ZZUBxG Twitter: bit.ly/2Qp0SzK Instagram: bit.ly/2QLfEQc
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