In this episode, Heather speaks with Ethan Mann, is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Sharklet Technologies, Inc., an innovative surface technology company. Heather speaks with Ethan about his leadership style, his unique action-focused leadership focus, the role he thinks emotional intelligence plays in how he leads and a good pearl of wisdom for any leader looking to expand their world view. Key Takeaways:

• Make sure you have a core value that guides you
• Take in the experiences of the people you lead, good and bad
• Have a service-based leadership style that says, “How can I help you?”
• Make sure to be a flexible leader, working around family
• Meet people where they find their true value in life
• Being flexible may mean you have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable
• Engage in service outside of your organization on boards or volunteer roles to expand your view.

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