Lead DSM Alumni Book Talk - Think Bigger, Lead Better: Eight to Great Principles for Organizational Success

Description

Join us as we celebrate the launch of Think Bigger, Lead Better, the new leadership book by Rick Tollakson (GDMLI '92) — proud LEAD DSM alumnus and CEO of Hubbell Realty Company. 

Drawing on his decades of experience growing Hubbell into a regional powerhouse, Rick shares the “Eight to Great” principles that have driven organizational transformation and sustainable success.

Books will be available to purchase at the event. 

What you’ll learn / highlights: 

- How to foster an entrepreneurial mindset across your team
- Strategies for streamlining processes and building operational excellence
- Secrets to creating strong company culture and “raving fans”
- Keys to balancing accuracy and speed
- Advice on teamwork, passion, fun, and elevating the quality of life in your community 

Rick will also share his personal journey — how he scaled Hubbell from a mid-sized real estate business into a diversified firm of 700+ associates, across residential, commercial, industrial, land development, and property management. Whether you’re leading a business or hoping to grow your influence in your current role, this book release event will give you practical principles and real-world stories to help you think bigger and lead better. 

Learn more here: https://hubs.ly/Q03MGzBt0

About the Author

Rick Tollakson is a nationally recognized real estate executive, community leader, and author of Think Bigger, Lead Better: Eight to Great Principles for Organizational Success, published by Forbes Books. As CEO of Hubbell Realty Company, he led transformational growth across multiple markets, earning recognition including induction into the Iowa Business Hall of Fame and national sustainability awards. A respected voice on leadership, innovation, and community impact, Tollakson shares decades of lessons in culture and growth to inspire the next generation of leaders.