Episode 17
About this episode
In this episode of Resiliency: The Podcast, hosts Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver are joined by Tom Preising, former Global Business Operations Director at Apple. With stories of working alongside visionary leaders like Steve Jobs and Tim Cook, Tom shares invaluable lessons on resilience, leadership, and driving innovation. Discover how he led Apple’s expansion into Europe, India, and the Middle East, tackled operational challenges, and built a legacy of adaptability and strategic thinking. Tune in to learn how resilience can transform challenges into opportunities for growth.
Chapters
- Introduction to the hosts and guest, Tom Preising, a global operations leader behind Apple’s international success.
- What does resilience mean? Tom’s perspective on combining vision with tactical course correction.
- Lessons learned from working with Steve Jobs and Tim Cook: balancing vision and execution.
- Tackling operational challenges: How Tom’s team addressed Apple’s excess inventory issue.
- Expanding Apple’s footprint in India: Overcoming cultural and logistical hurdles.
- Building motivated teams: Insights into leadership, humility, and engaging with diverse perspectives.
- Post-Apple journey: Founding MDV and empowering startups with momentum, development, and velocity.
- Guiding the next generation: Volunteering with students to foster confidence and resilience.
- Personal resilience: Tom’s go-to song, mentor, and thoughts on finding beauty in challenges.
- Connect with Tom: How to reach him and stay inspired by his journey. This episode is packed with stories and strategies to inspire leaders, innovators, and anyone seeking to build resilience in their personal or professional lives.
Transcript
A full transcript of this episode is available.