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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

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ChesterfieldEngland

‘Chester’ = RomanGlumangateKnifsmithgate VikingSaltergate

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Oldest Market in England *

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Close to Sherwood Forest,Legendary Home of Robin Hood

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Robert StephensonFather of the ‘modern’ steam locomotive

Lived, Died & Buried in Chesterfield

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St. Lawrence ChurchNorth Wingfield

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Something to smile about

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The Ford Boys

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

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My daughter, Hannah

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

married her twice

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First, I wanted to be an astronaut

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My first career dilemma:

AstronautOR

Hippy?

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Next, I wanted to be a teacher

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Closely followed by scientist

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Career dilemma 

#2:

ScientistOR

Actor?

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

“Plastics”

Computers

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

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In 1995, I heededthe call:

“Go West, Young Man”

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

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I love food

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I love to experience new places

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I love to read (and write)  

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I love music(particularly live music) 

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… and putting smiles on young faces like these.

I’m passionate about giving back…


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