Lute Harmon Jr.
Great Lakes Publishing (parent company of Cleveland Studios)
Education: Ohio University
What Guides My Decision Making: Balancing of short-term survival with long-term growth
Favorite Quote: “Doing Well by Doing Good.” I came across it recently when honoring a publishing peer with a lifetime achievement award. It is attributed to Benjamin Franklin, and it has stuck with me. I can’t think of a higher compliment in business.
Most Important Leadership Quality: Empathy. How can you get people to where you want them to go if you don’t know where they are now?
What Motivates Me: Team success
The Advice I’d Give Someone New: Don’t be afraid to show your excitement for what you are doing. It makes it more fun for everyone involved. If you are not excited, do something else.