Feb 19, 2020
On today’s episode we are joined by missionary, entrepreneur, and CEO, Cary Summers. Cary was the president and CEO of Herschend Family Entertainment/Silver Dollar City Corporation, one of the world’s largest theme-attraction operators. He previously served as Vice president for retail, catalog and wholesale for Bass Pro Shops, when it was the world’s oldest sporting goods company. Cary has spent his life glorifying God and currently oversees the design, programing and building of the 430,000-squarefoot Museum of the Bible, located in Washington, D.C.
In this episode, you’ll hear Cary talk about his story, how to uphold a level of excellence in everything you do, and what it is that makes a great leader.
Highlights:
- Carey’s background in business
- “Keep your rag in hand”
- Learning to take your time in business
- Always know your customer
- “Uphold a level of excellence”
- Practical compassion and action
- Following Jesus’s example of compassion and redemption
- “Shut up and listen and ask a great question.”
- Running to the goal line and then to the Lord
- Daily Prayer: “God give me something crazy good in my life today!”
Key Takeaway: The more you connect to God, the more you will have fun, love, and success.
The WOW Factor
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Cary Summers
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Museum of the Bible Website: https://www.museumofthebible.org/