Jim Olson, Head of Communications, Avelo Airlines - America's first new airline in nearly 15 years. Former Chief Communications Officer at United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) and VP, Global Corporate Communications at Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) and Founder, Hangar 6 Strategic Storytelling, LLC.
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications Alum and Former Professor.
This episode focuses on what it means to be a strategic business leader today, informed by Jim Olson's robust experience handling communications for top companies. We touch on everything from Jim's mantra of "doing hard things" to examples of the benefits of "actions speaking louder than words" as it applies to business. This is a must listen for anyone at any stage of their career in communications and as a business leader.
Guest Bio
For 30 years, Jim Olson has been at the forefront of telling some of the most defining business and social impact stories of our time. Along the way, he has led the global corporate communications teams at admired brands including Starbucks, United Airlines and US Airways through periods of immense growth, transformation and disruption.
Currently, Jim serves as Head of Communications for Avelo Airlines - America's newest airline in 15 years — the latest calling in his purpose-inspired career that spans 50 countries across six continents.
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