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Michael Kubinski
Cleveland Clothing Co.
Education: Ohio Wesleyan University
What Guides My Decision-Making: I like to trust my gut and my heart, but I also surround myself with great people.
Historic Figure Who Inspires Me: Coach Mike Krzyzewski
Favorite Quote: “Character matters. Being a good person matters.”
Whom I Would Call for Advice: My father
Most Important Leadership Quality: The ability to learn from your mistakes, because you’re going to make them
My Biography Would Be Called: It All Starts with an Idea
What I’d Tell 16-Year-Old Me: Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Just learn from them.
Hobby/Passion: Coaching my sons in youth sports
Who’d Play Me in a Biopic: Paul Rudd