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Episode 18: Carl Bates (Sirdar Group Global), Johannesburg, South Africa

Chief Executive Stories: Successes and Trials | Podcasts
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Do you have a board? Do you need a board? Should you sit on a board? There are many things to consider when it comes to making the decision to join a board or create a board of directors. YPO member Carl Bates is an author, speaker, entrepreneur and a professional board director, having joined his first board of directors at the age of 18. In this episode, Bates discusses the skills a good board member needs, how to become one and how to look for one.

Guest: Carl Bates, speaker, author, entreprenuer

Host & Executive Producer: Kevin Daum
Executive Producer: Van Van
Producer: Chris Godwin
Music: DreamArtist Music.

Made possible with grants from Gazelles Growth Institute.

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Kevin Daum is an award winning and bestselling author of 5 books. He is a marketer, speaker, and columnist for Inc.com and Smart Business Magazine. As an Inc. 500 entrepreneur, his sales and marketing techniques resulted in more than $1 billion in sales. Drawing on his background in theatre and business, Kevin is a compelling speaker who has engaged and inspired audiences around the globe. Kevin is a graduate of the MIT Entrepreneurial Masters program and has received the Global Learning Award 3 times from the Entrepreneur’s Organization, where he held several board positions. Kevin has designed, produced, and led award-winning executive training programs and events for C-level executives and entrepreneurs on four continents. Previously, Kevin was named one of the 40 people to watch under 40 in San Francisco by the Business Times and in 2006 was named Distinguished Alum of the Year by his alma mater, Humboldt State University.

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