In this video, Managing Partner Bob Murphy shares personal stories behind his passion for leadership and the development of the Construct he’s used to lead organizations for over 30 years.
"When do you know you have arrived as a leader?
When it's not about you!"
-Robert H. Murphy
Bob is the founder and managing partner of Hunter-Baldwin Consulting LLC. Like many other experience leaders, Bob was introduced to leadership as a captain of four high school and college athletic teams, as well as leadership positions in school clubs and community engagement service events. Surprisingly, Bob was hardly the best athlete on the field and perhaps average at best. But what caught the eye of his teachers and coaches was his innate ability to lead. It was at this time his enhanced curiosity for an answer to what specifically makes a great leader and the science behind what motivates and inspires others to rally behind a shared vision began.
After college graduation, Bob was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps which is perhaps one of the very best leadership laboratories from a practical and theory-based stand point. It was at this time and with the help of incredible role models, he developed the foundation of his very powerful “Eat last, go first and answer the question” leadership philosophy. Key elements of this philosophy are part of the The Transformational Leadership Construct.
Upon completion of his military obligation, Bob went on to a very successful twenty-eight year career with Fortune 500 Companies: Scott Paper Company, Pepsi-Cola North America, Pepsi-Cola Bottling and completed his career as the chief operating officer of one of PepsiCo’s largest international markets in Turkey. Furthermore, Bob also owned and operated his own very successful bottling business, as well as served on many non-profit boards of directors. Virtually all of these experiences required Bob to lead very large district, regional and national divisions which continued to sharpen, shape and further enhance his leadership philosophy.
Not one to retire, Bob transitioned into Higher education and again rose very quickly into Senior V.P. Dean and Executive V.P. positions. It was during this time Bob became a student of leadership and building on his philosophy and curriculum of leadership by researching many of the most respected authors on leadership. His goal was to develop a powerful leadership model that would have the credibility of best-in-class theory and topped off with Bob’s many years of front line and practical leadership experience.
In addition to Bob’s professional life, much of his leadership knowledge has been practically shaped by his vast climbing experience in North America, South America, Europe and the Himalayas which he visited twice. Once to climb Naya Kanga in Langtang Valley Nepal and second in 2003 to climb Mt. Everest. In both cases his leadership philosophy and model were clearly influenced by his experience climbing with world renowned guides and Sherpas.
In this video, Managing Partner Bob Murphy shares personal stories behind his passion for leadership and the development of the Construct he’s used to lead organizations for over 30 years.
Bob is the founder and managing partner of Hunter-Baldwin Consulting LLC. Like many other strong and experienced leaders, Bob was introduced to leadership as a Captain of four high school and college athletic teams, as well as inducted into four Athletic Hall of Fame classes. Surprisingly, Bob was hardly the best athlete on the field and perhaps average at best. But, what caught the coaches’ eye was his innate ability to lead and work exceedingly hard.
After college graduation, Bob was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps which is perhaps one of the very best leadership laboratories from a practical and theory-based stand point. It was at this time and with the help of incredible role models, he developed the foundation of his very powerful “Eat last, go first and answer the question” leadership philosophy. Key elements of this philosophy are part of the The Transformational Leadership Construct.
Upon completion of his military obligation, Bob went on to a very successful twenty-eight year career with Fortune 500 Companies: Scott Paper Company, Pepsi-Cola North America, Pepsi-Cola Bottling and completed his career as the chief operating officer of one of PepsiCo’s largest international markets in Turkey. Furthermore, Bob also owned and operated his own very successful bottling business, as well as served on many non-profit boards of directors. Virtually all of these experiences required Bob to lead very large district, regional and national divisions which continued to sharpen, shape and further enhance his leadership philosophy.
"When do you know you have arrived as a leader?
When it's not about you!"
-Robert H. Murphy
Not one to retire, Bob transitioned into Higher education and again rose very quickly into Senior V.P. Dean and Executive V.P. positions. It was during this time Bob became a student of leadership and building on his philosophy and curriculum of leadership by researching many of the most respected authors on leadership. His goal was to develop a powerful leadership model that would have the credibility of best-in-class theory and topped off with Bob’s many years of front line and practical leadership experience.
In addition to Bob’s professional life, much of his leadership knowledge has been practically shaped by his vast climbing experience in North America, South America, Europe and the Himalayas which he visited twice. Once to climb Naya Kanga in Langtang Valley Nepal and second in 2003 to climb Mt. Everest. In both cases his leadership philosophy and model were clearly influenced by his experience climbing with world renowned guides and Sherpas.
