Behind the Scenes at Apple: Tom Preising on Resilience, Leadership, and Global Innovation
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.
(00:02) Introduction to the hosts and guest, Tom Preising, a global operations leader behind Apple’s international success.
(02:32) What does resilience mean? Tom’s perspective on combining vision with tactical course correction.
(04:25) Lessons learned from working with Steve Jobs and Tim Cook: balancing vision and execution.
(09:01) Tackling operational challenges: How Tom’s team addressed Apple’s excess inventory issue.
(26:12) Expanding Apple’s footprint in India: Overcoming cultural and logistical hurdles.
(34:08) Building motivated teams: Insights into leadership, humility, and engaging with diverse perspectives.
(38:49) Post-Apple journey: Founding MDV and empowering startups with momentum, development, and velocity.
(43:43) Guiding the next generation: Volunteering with students to foster confidence and resilience.
(47:05) Personal resilience: Tom’s go-to song, mentor, and thoughts on finding beauty in challenges.
(54:28) 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.
#Resilience #TomPreising #Apple
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DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION.
(00:02) Introduction to the hosts and guest, Tom Preising, a global operations leader behind Apple’s international success.
(02:32) What does resilience mean? Tom’s perspective on combining vision with tactical course correction.
(04:25) Lessons learned from working with Steve Jobs and Tim Cook: balancing vision and execution.
(09:01) Tackling operational challenges: How Tom’s team addressed Apple’s excess inventory issue.
(26:12) Expanding Apple’s footprint in India: Overcoming cultural and logistical hurdles.
(34:08) Building motivated teams: Insights into leadership, humility, and engaging with diverse perspectives.
(38:49) Post-Apple journey: Founding MDV and empowering startups with momentum, development, and velocity.
(43:43) Guiding the next generation: Volunteering with students to foster confidence and resilience.
(47:05) Personal resilience: Tom’s go-to song, mentor, and thoughts on finding beauty in challenges.
(54:28) 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.
#Resilience #TomPreising #Apple
Find RTP online:
Website: ResiliencyThePodcast.com
Facebook: Resiliency The Podcast
Instagram: @ResiliencyThePodcast
LinkedIn: Resiliency The Podcast
Follow Tom:
Contact Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver:
Jenn Quader: Website | LinkedIn
Dr. Kelly Culver: Website | LinkedIn
DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION.
Creators and Guests
Host
Dr. Kelly Culver
Dr. Kelly Culver holds the world’s first doctorate of resiliency, having received her PhD in strategic resilience from the Paris School of Business. She is a seasoned global leader with 34 years of experience as a founder, director, entrepreneur, strategist, and executive coach.
Host
Jenn Quader
Jenn Quader is an American CEO, TEDx speaker, vocalist, writer, poet, and musical theatre enthusiast. Her personal mission is to empower the next generation of confident communicators by sharing her voice in the global movement toward empathetic and human-first business leadership.
Producer
Asef Quader
Asef Quader is a writer, producer and director based in Orange County, California. A 20-year marketing and advertising expert, his passions surround bringing stories of resiliency to life… along with eating good food and drinking good wine.
Editor
Zill Media
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