Harmon Jr., Lute

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.

 

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