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Elevator Careers is a podcast dedicated to the people who spend their lives and careers working in the vertical transportation industry. It is produced for the benefit of both elevator companies who are looking to hire great talent and for those who want to continue to grow professionally within the industry. This is an opportunity to create a dialogue with all of these stakeholders, learning from them and hearing the gems they have gleaned in their professions. The "Elevator Careers" podcast” is an opportunity to pay it forward" by sharing knowledge learned in the business and in the trade and helping others who are on similar journeys.

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Chris Miller: Give the Elevator Industry a Try!

September 09, 2024 • Matt Allred • Season 3 • Episode 19

INTRO:
Chris Miller is the General Manager with Kone in Salt Lake City, UT. Chris joined the elevator industry after several years in the US Air Force, where he took to heart the Core Values: INTEGRITY FIRST, SERVICE BEFORE SELF and EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO. Chris loves what he does and has come to know that the elevator business is truly a "team sport"; nobody can succeed alone. Chris is a student of leadership and strives to become a better leader every day.

SUMMARY:
Chris Miller, General Manager at Kone in Salt Lake City, discusses his journey from the US Air Force to the elevator industry. He emphasizes the importance of teamwork and leadership, influenced by his military background. Miller highlights the core values of integrity, service, and excellence, and the necessity of adapting leadership styles to different contexts. He shares insights on building trust with union members, the importance of equal authority, and the significance of humility and self-sacrifice in leadership. Miller advises new industry entrants to embrace the challenge and learn through experience, as the elevator industry offers a diverse and dynamic environment for leadership development.