Bring Your Whole Self To Work

This week we welcome Mike Corkery, President and CEO of Deltek, to the show. He and his team at Deltek have created a strong company culture that is focused on authenticity, collaboration, and performance. Mike shares his perspective on leadership and what it takes to create a winning culture. He also talks about career advice for the modern working world, the importance of taking ownership of our careers, and how Deltek’s values inform the way they operate and serve their customers.   Key Takeaways [2:44] Mike joined Deltek in 2010 initially as the CFO and became the CEO in 2012. Deltek is the leading provider of Software and Solutions for project-based businesses globally. They are well known for the 60% of business in the government space, and 40% in other professional services such as consulting, creative agencies, and architecture. [5:28] Deltek has just over 3,000 employees, and they are based outside of D.C. [11:13] Mike’s parents had a huge influence on him as a leader. They ingrained in him a sense o