Q. How do you lead by
example?
Set up an environment where
they feel comfortable asking
questions. If I don’t know the
answer, I will tell them I don’t.
You can lead by treating people with respect or can look at
people as just another resource,
and that’s the important differentiator. Really looking at people and giving them an understanding that what they’re
doing is critical to the success
of overall company’s performance in terms of not just creating opportunities for people
and creating value for customers but for the company.
You must talk the talk and
walk the walk. Do simple things
first, like showing up to work
before anyone else. Always be
sincere in what you say, and
deliver more than what you say.
Don’t compromise your ethics
and value for a quick return.
Q. What qualities do you
look for in employees to fit
into that culture?
Teamwork, the ability to work
in a group. I would rather have
above-average individuals working well in a group than one or
two prima donnas who could
part seas and walk on water.
Teamwork is critical because no
one can do everything.
More importantly is their attitude toward what their responsibilities would be. They may be
incredibly brilliant, but if they
have a wrong attitude, if they
have a negative attitude toward
what they’re asked to do, then
you’re obviously not going to be
able to fit.
Q. What are the benefits
of having a good team and
environment in place?
The fact that you have a good
group of people creates a good
environment where you want
to come to work and you feel
important. The importance of
having a culture is that people
are generally happy to come to
work, and happy employees
are productive. And happy
employees, productive employees are ultimately great for top
line and bottom line. … I want
them to have buy-in and to be
successful.
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