About Steve Nikolopoulos
Steve Nikolopoulos, Chief Procurement Officer at Newell Brands, participated in a 2019 "get to know the leadership team" video series for employees. In the video, he discussed his personal interests and habits. He stated that he has studied martial arts for nearly 25 years and enjoys going to the gym. He said he listens to old-school R&B artists such as Teddy Pendergrass and Donny Hathaway, as well as rock music, naming Led Zeppelin as his favorite band. He noted that he has a passion for cars and has rebuilt a couple of classic cars. He also said he is afraid of the dark and sleeps with the lights on when his family is away.
In the same video, Nikolopoulos offered advice to his younger self, saying he would tell himself to "treat everyone that you meet with dignity and respect." He added that there is "something to learn — at least one thing from every person that you come into contact with in your life." He further commented that speaking reiterates what one already knows, while listening and observing is how learning occurs.
Source: AI-verified profile updated from Steve Nikolopoulos's recent appearances.
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Transcript (14 segments)
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What do you like to do in your free time?
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Steve Nikolopoulos0:00
I've studied martial arts for nearly 25 years now, so I enjoy nothing more than going to the gym and beating on bags.
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Interviewer0:18
How do you relax or de-stress?
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Steve Nikolopoulos0:21
I like to sit home, relax, and listen to music. I listen to old-school R&B, things like Teddy Pendergrass, Donny Hathaway. I also like rock, like my favorite band is Led Zeppelin.
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Interviewer0:35
What's the last movie you watched and would you recommend it?
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Steve Nikolopoulos0:37
The last movie that I went to was John Wick 4, and yes, I would recommend it.
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Interviewer0:44
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
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Steve Nikolopoulos0:46
I think I wanted to be a race car driver, to be honest with you. I always had a passion for cars, and I think that started when I was really, really young. Even to this day, I've got a couple of classic cars that I pulled apart and, with some help, rebuilt. I still drive around.
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Interviewer1:04
What's something you're afraid of?
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Steve Nikolopoulos1:07
This one's easy for me. I'm afraid of the dark. If my wife and my kids are traveling and I'm home alone, I literally close the bedroom door and sleep with the lights on. Yes, I do.
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Interviewer1:17
What's your spirit animal and why?
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Steve Nikolopoulos1:21
My spirit animal is a dragon. I was born in the year of the dragon, and I have a dragon tattoo, but I can't show you.
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Interviewer1:29
You're stuck on a deserted island. What three things would you want with you?
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Steve Nikolopoulos1:33
Definitely water, even water, a radio so I can get off the island, and probably some sunscreen, because I want to hang out for a little while and get a tan before I'm rescued.
