Alex A Molinaroli was the chairman and CEO of Johnson Controls for 34 years before he retired in 2017 to pursue other endeavors. While at Johnson Controls, Molinaroli helped through a transformation that saw the brand turn into a premium industrial company and expand in China.
While talking about leadership, business and success, Alex A Molinaroli said that authenticity is very important in leadership. He said people can always tell when others are being inauthentic, so there is no need to pretend to be someone else. He said leaders have to ensure that their team members feel like they belong in the company. They also have to look for the good in each team member and be ready to learn as they go. Molinaroli also mentioned that communication is a key ingredient for success in aby business.
Alex A Molinaroli said he spent a lot of time traveling during his career, and he would often read during his flights. While he kept up with current events, he also liked to read suspense thrillers by Tom Clancy and the fictional page-turners by Stephen King. He also enjoyed business and leadership books and had a few to recommend. These included The OZ Principle by Roger Connors, Tom Smith, and Craig Hickman; The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt; and Principle-Centered Leadership by Stephen Covey.
Molinaroli also mentioned several career moves that he believes should be used by everyone trying to get ahead professionally. These included focusing on sales, being your own boss, gaining a global perspective, being a good team member, and taking intelligent risks while learning from your mistakes. Alex A Molinaroli also mentioned the importance of focusing on what you are good at and what you enjoy. He said that if you focus on what you enjoy and your areas of strength, you will rarely go wrong. He also said that when you focus on things you are passionate about, you’ll be happier, and you might also make more money while at it. Read more by visiting: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/06/26/johnson-controls-ceo-is-bullish-on-china-and-india.html