62 | Jorge Rubio | Leading with Trust In San Diego

Lead With Trust For Construction Leaders

We all talk about great leaders, but how often do we actually get to meet one? Being a great leader isn't just about being intelligent, or a visionary. It mostly involves inspiring and creating a high-trust environment filled with high-trust relationships with their teams. Sue's guest today has done just that through both his work and volunteer activities, and he's joined us to offer his insights.

In today's episode of The Lead With Trust Show, Sue chats with Jorge Rubio, AAE, CAE, deputy director of the City of San Diego Department of Real Estate and Airport Management (DREAM), and also the past president of the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE).

During the episode, Sue and Jorge discuss his background, his education as an architect and some of the foundational experiences that have helped him become the leader he is today. They discuss his first job when he arrived in the US as a busboy, which only lasted for a single day due to his difficulties with the language.

They discuss the pivotal role trust plays in his role as Deputy Director of Airport Management, ensuring that the airports are run safely and efficiently to service the 500+ flights that go in and out of San Diego daily.

They also explore Jorge's shift from architecture to aviation, and his cross country move (with new family in tow) to the west coast, a place he believed was a mecca for aviation in America.

Join Sue and Jorge for this fascinating discussion around building and maintaining a high-trust environment in an industry where trust is paramount.

If you have any questions or suggestions for Sue, feel free to reach out via email.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Jorge's background, early education as an architect and some of the foundational experiences that have helped him become a trusted leader.
• The role that trust plays in ensuring that the airports are run safely and efficiently to service the 500+ flights that go in and out of San Diego daily.
• Jorge's educational shift from architecture to aviation, and his cross country move (with new family in tow) to California.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Sudyco website

Lead with Trust Newsletter

Sue's Email

Jorge’s Email

Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives - Board of Directors