FROM EAGLE SCOUT TO EXECUTIVE EXCELLENCE - David Nichols - Lance E. Lee Podcast - Episode #311

David Nichols achieved Eagle Scout status as a teenager, gaining valuable life lessons in service and leadership through Scouting. Starting his journey in Japan as an English teacher in Yamaguchi Prefecture, David continued his academic pursuits with an MBA from UCLA and returned to Tokyo with Morgan Stanley. Transitioning through roles at Invesco for asset management and State Street as CAO, David is currently with Ernst & Young. He also takes on teaching positions at Temple University and Hosei University. Join us as we delve into David's rich experiences, leadership insights, and the dynamic convergence of his professional and educational endeavors. 🦅🌐
0:00 Intro
0:37 Family ties, parents: DOD teachers
4:24 Emphasis on education, parents’ from big families, two sons
8:24 Eagle Scout, TAC Troop 51 Scout master
9:50 Cross Country, swimming, track, Scouts’ motto: be prepared
12:40 Wife: homemaker, BA in international studies, teaching in Japan
15:30 Yamaguchi prefecture, 25th year of one-year plan, Imabari food product company, UCLA MBA
18:35 Morgan Stanley, marriage
22:09 18 years at Morgan Stanley, Terry: rescue dog, Invesco, Lehman Shock 2008
25:10 Investment banking vs investment management, State street Global Securities, no master plan for career
28:36 Leadership from Scouts, State Street: partnership with president
32:04 Ernst & Young, teaching at Temple University and Hosei University, future plans
34:43 Advice to high school/college age David - do not set limits and self-filter