Eric Gleacher is a man with a compelling story. He has always been determined to excel in all that he attempts and has never failed to exceed the very high expectations he sets for himself. His autobiography is the story of a tournament-winning amateur golfer; an officer in the Marine Corps; an investment banker who became one of the half-dozen who dominated the M&A and takeover business that changed Wall Street and American business in the latter part of the last century; and a man who had the courage to leave a position as a senior partner at a famous and immensely successful investment bank to establish his own firm. It's as stirring and interesting as when we lived it. You won't want to stop reading until the last page.
Eric discusses his winding and eclectic career with time in amateur golf, the Marines, Lehman Brothers and Morgan Stanley where he transformed the M&A industry, before starting his own firm. He describes the formative impact amateur golf played in his life and how lessons learned helped in business. When starting his own firm Gleacher & Company, he explains the importance of offering equity to employees in developing a thriving culture.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
3:54 - Supporting women on Wall Street
6:00 - Winding career path and taking smart risks
13:50 - Time at Lehman Brothers and Morgan Stanley
19:16 - Revlon M&A
24:20 - Impact and lessons from golf
35:22 - Building a culture at Gleacher & Company
38:21 - Writing his book
42:29 - Favorite golf courses
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