Celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
Robert T. Chin •
Vice-President, Marketing Services
Education: BA, psychology, University of British Columbia; MBA, Dalhousie University
E. & J. Gallo Winery Headquarters: Modesto, California
What I’m Reading: Empowered, by Josh Bernoff My Philosophy: Enjoy what you do! Interests: Watching/playing all types of sports, all things tech
How do you define leadership? Leadership is many things, but at its core it’s about creating a vision, enlisting partners, communicating it at every opportunity, and executing that vision with excellence. Leaders are able to mobilize and motivate their team, develop them, and bring out the best for maximum results.
Website: www.Gallo.com Primary Business: Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturer/Marketer
What risks should a leader take? Intelligent risks could be a means to reap rewards both personally and professionally. However, under no circumstances should these risks ever come at putting the organization’s ongoing business operations in jeopardy.
that can be a detriment to a leader’s success. Leaders who micromanage not only risk de-motivating their team, but also creating an unproductive, unpleasant work environment. It’s imperative that a leader develop the trust in their team, and delegate as necessary.
What’s the worst mistake a leader can make? Micromanagement could be among the primary factors
What was the best advice you ever received? Be kind to anyone and everyone you meet.
Jivan Borja Datta •
Principal
Ernst & Young
Education: BA, University of Rochester; JD, American University, Washington College of Law; LLM in Taxation, University of Miami
Headquarters: New York City
What I’m Reading: Decision Points, George W. Bush; Decoded, Jay-Z
Website: www.ey.com
My Philosophy: Live for Today.
Primary Business: Audit, Tax, Transactions and Advisory Services
Interests: Family (wife and two boys), sports, and politics
Annual Revenues: $21.3 billion Number of Employees: 140,000
What’s the worst mistake a leader can make? The worst mistake a leader can make is to lose his understanding of the perspectives of the people he or she may be leading. How do you define leadership? Leadership, whether in a formal (set hierarchy or structure) or informal situation,
is demonstrated through day to day actions that establish a positive model both professionally and personally for others to follow and to live by. What was the best advice you ever received? The cream always rises to the top so don’t be afraid to take risks as long as you are confident in your abilities. w w w.d ive rs ity jo u r n a l.c o m
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