Menu
ASG recruits the best and the brightest talent to lead and grow our companies to the next level. We select these purpose-driven leaders based on raw attributes — think grit, EQ, humility, integrity, and will to win.
People will forget what you said, but not how you made them feel.
Improv comedy
My friend Katlin Smith, CEO of Simple Mills. She showed me what it’s like to always give 120%, courageously have tough conversations, and constantly self-improve for the betterment of your company and team.
Satya Nadella, a decisive leader who preaches and practices empathy, and Jimmy Yang, a hilarious comedian whose authenticity I admire.
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” – Steve Prefontaine
Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger for the entertainment and words of wisdom.
Wilderness survival. My wife and I spent two weeks canoeing through the Canadian wilderness, didn't see another person, and caught fresh fish for our meals.
My dad. He treats every person the same and makes them feel seen.
Meat judging (4-H national top 5 in 1986)
Bill Clinton to learn why he got into politics and what he would change about his past. Maya Angelou to listen to her tell stories about her life and learnings and to enjoy her presence and wisdom.
William Shakespeare. Noone in history has more fully understood the human condition or portrayed it more beautifully.
The Queen & Aristotle. Her Majesty has had such an incredible reign with so much change, I think she’d have innumerable outstanding stories to tell. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to have dinner with Aristotle, the father of modern Western thought and tutor to Alexander the Great.
“You’re paying me to push back.”
Walter Payton, my favorite football player growing up, and God, to get the answers to SO many questions.
Time spent wishing is time wasted.
Bill Gates and LeBron James. I'd love to pick their brains on business, social impact, and family.
I make a mean short rib bolognese.
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss
My grandfather. Despite being the first in his family to graduate from college, he went on to co-found a group of universities that transformed the availability of higher education in his hometown in India.
Snowboarding and Personal Finance.
My mom, a retired electrical engineer who keeps reinventing herself: golfer, painter, dancer, and more.
"It's easier to hold your principles 100 percent of the time than it is to hold them 98 percent of the time.” - Clayton Christensen
Snowboarding, fly-fishing, and little league coaching.
What would you do if you know you would not fail?
All the women in my family – they are brave, strong, determined, a little stubborn, and the most genuine people you will ever meet.
"Great people do things before they're ready." - Amy Poehler
I am eerily good at Connect Four.
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien
My parents, for their steadfastness and ability to bring life to those around them.
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." - Plato
Jane Austen, for her sharp observations of human nature and even sharper wit. My grandfather, who raised me until I was four and passed away too early, so I could thank him for his care and love.
Know what you want from life, so you can get what you want from life.
“Such is life.” – Ned Kelly
.
Even though we value attributes over experience, we are still awed by what our CEOs and Executives in Residence have already accomplished. Here’s a taste:
