Five Things About Five Things About Robert Ford

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A format I put together when I was interviewing for my current position (Executive Director of a national non-profit).I wanted to give them an idea of who I am, and what makes me tick, by telling them five things about five things (where I grew up, my family, my early career aspirations, my career to date, and what I'm passionate about) about me.

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Five Things

About Robert Ford

About Five Things

ChesterfieldEngland

‘Chester’ = RomanGlumangateKnifsmithgate VikingSaltergate

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Oldest Market in England *

Close to Sherwood Forest,Legendary Home of Robin Hood

Robert StephensonFather of the ‘modern’ steam locomotive

Lived, Died & Buried in Chesterfield

St. Lawrence ChurchNorth Wingfield

Something to smile about

The Ford Boys

A happy childhood(but not too sure about the monkey)

My daughter, Hannah

My wife, RizaSo perfect for me, I (accidentally) 

married her twice

First, I wanted to be an astronaut

My first career dilemma:

AstronautOR

Hippy?

Next, I wanted to be a teacher

Closely followed by scientist

Career dilemma 

#2:

ScientistOR

Actor?

“I just want to say one word to you ‐‐just one word”

“Plastics”

Computers

Solving business problems using Information Technology (IT) led me to become fascinated by business

In 1995, I heededthe call:

“Go West, Young Man”

Corporate America taught me a lot, but at times it felt like I was going around in circles

I love food

I love to experience new places

I love to read (and write)  

I love music(particularly live music) 

… and putting smiles on young faces like these.

I’m passionate about giving back…