419: This high impact CEO is growing his company and the 6,000+ people in it!

Blue Collar Leadership

In this interview, Mike Hough discusses:

• Starting out working at McDonald’s
• Being told early in his career that he wasn’t meant to be in a leadership role
• How he ended up in the airline industry
• How he has used book studies consistently for 5 years to develop his leadership team
• How book studies are cascaded through the entire organization
• The top character traits he looks for in others
• His personal transformation and his passion for helping others transform themselves
• How his transformation has impacted his team and his family

Mike Hough has been the CEO at GAT Airline Ground Support since 2017 and is Founder at LifeByDesignForMen.com Connect/Follow Mike on LinkedIn at LinkedIn.com/in/MikeHough

Mike is a high impact blue-collar leader who started at the bottom loading luggage onto planes. Today, he leads the team of ~6,400 team members at GAT as they constantly and consistently grow each other and GAT. Learn more about GAT at WeAreGAT.net

Mike’s mission with Life by Design for Men is to provide a safe and uplifting space for men to inspire, support, and empower each other on their journey to becoming the best version of themselves. Guided by the principles of positivity, respect, and continuous self-improvement, he focuses on the Core 4 pillars—family, faith, finance, and fitness. His goal is to cultivate an environment where every member is dedicated to being 1% better each day, fostering a community that uplifts, motivates, and celebrates the achievements of each individual.

Don't miss the 30th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Mike Hough interviewed by Mack Story.

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