#78 Linda Griffin - IBM 30 Years / Book Self Publishing Coach / Write a book, become an expert

Wish I Knew . . .

Career Background:

• Been with Grass roots Marketing systems for over 12 years
  
  • Book Self publishing coach
  • Business and marketing coach
• 30 years with IBM starting in the '70's reaching Senior Executive level
• MBA from the University of South Florida
• Bachelor from Auburn University with a degree in Mathematics
• Find her on her website at expertauthor411.com

www.expertauthor411.com

"The Magic Of Thinking Big" David Schwartz

https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Thinking-Big-David-Schwartz/dp/0671646788

"Think and Grow Rich" Napoleon Hill

https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Publication-Foundation/dp/B08L84CZLG/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Highlights

• Her first leadership job
• Using her brothers for good
• Great reason to move from Chemistry to Mathematics
• Starting with IBM in the '70's, where IBM had to build their own training curriculum
• Being a woman of color working for IBM in the 70's and embracing it
• Finding and getting mentors along the way
• Get comfortable being uncomfortable and doing your homework ahead of time
• Look for those who are guru's or in the know
• The unspoken powers in the room
• Don't bluff, you will get found out
• Volunteer for things instead of being asked
• Making a space AT the table
• All roads go back to the relationships you build
• Excellent advice on getting in front of the executive
• Be curious, everyone can help with you career success
• Wanted to own a bookstore
• Write a book, become an expert / Focusing on hospitality and B&B's
• Taking early retirement after 30 years
• Best advice and a "Hell of Wheels" boss
• Becoming a book coach and the evolution of this

Welcome to another episode of "Wish I Knew . . . "

A podcast where I speak with people about their careers focusing on their success, advice, mentoring and listening to interesting stories.

I'm your host Gary Nowak and what a career journey you are doing to enjoy today with my guest Linda Griffin. Linda has so much great experience to share and a couple of career pivots that you will find interesting.

Want to be a guest? Email me at [e-mail]!