Hello, world.

Welcome to discover your talent, do what you love, number 312.

I'm creator and host, Don Hutchison.

Every day, I interview someone from around the world who's

discovered his talents to do work he loves to create a life of success, satisfaction, and freedom.

Bob was a young Turk, an MBA from the top of his class at Harvard Business School,

flying all over the U.S., firing people for a living.

Frankly, it was turning my stomach, he recalls.

He was dashing to meet his wife and two young children for Christmas in Chicago when he couldn't ignore his inner voice any longer.

Today I'm delighted to bring you our featured guest, Bob Vanerick.

Welcome, Bob.

Well, thank you, Don.

Delighted to be here. Thank you, sir. Bob, are you using your

talents doing work that you love? Every single day, yes, sir. All righty. We want to hear the whole story.

Bob Vanerick, leadership expert and award-winning author, is a popular speaker on ethical leadership and the former CEO of five

companies. His latest book is Leadership Wisdom, The Lessons from Poetry, Prows, and Curious Verse,

a compilation of poems and prose passages with a timeless leadership message as well as commentary

and practical applications from Bob.

He's also the co-author of the award-winning book, Triple Crown Leadership,

building excellent, ethical, and enduring organizations.

Well, Bob, that's a summary of your career.

Tell our listeners around the world what you're working on now that has you engaged and

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