Speaker's Journey at H&R Block

The speaker reflects on their 19-year career as CEO of H&R Block, a company founded by their father and uncle. Despite achieving their ultimate goal of succeeding their father, they felt something was missing. The speaker was consumed by work, affecting family life, and decided to seek personal fulfillment beyond financial success. They turned their thoughts to urban education, believing it to be a critical issue. With prior teaching experiences, they found teaching to be a rewarding pursuit, leading to a career change focused on education.

What was the speaker's role at H&R Block?

• Chief Financial Officer

• Chief Marketing Officer

• Chief Executive Officer

• Chief Operating Officer

What did the speaker feel was missing after achieving his goal as CEO?

• Financial stability

• Personal fulfillment

• Professional recognition

• Work-life balance

What was the speaker's ultimate goal at H&R Block?

• To retire early

• To increase company profits

• To succeed his father as CEO

• To expand the company internationally

Why was the decision to leave H&R Block difficult for the speaker?

• He was afraid of change

• He had been with the company for 19 years

• He was unsure about his skills

• He had no other job offers

What new career path did the speaker consider after leaving H&R Block?

• Real estate

• Urban education

• Financial advising

• Corporate consulting

What was one of the speaker's teaching experiences in college?

• Teaching Mathematics

• Teaching French

• Teaching Science

• Teaching Spanish

What subject did the speaker teach at H&R Block?

• Marketing

• Finance

• Taxes

• Leadership

How did the speaker's college students perceive him?

• As a mentor

• As a strict teacher

• As an experienced educator

• As a peer rather than a teacher

What nickname did the speaker's college students give him?

• Mr. Blockhead

• Mr. Teacher

• Mr. Block

• Mr. French

What does the speaker believe about teaching?

• It is a challenging profession

• It is a wonderful pursuit

• It is a financially rewarding career

• It is not suitable for everyone