Lougheed, Charlie

Education: John Carroll University

What Guides My Decision Making: Honesty and as much data and courage as I can muster

Favorite Quote: “Leadership is never given; it’s taken.”

First Thing I Do When I Start My Day: Reflect on how lucky I am to have my team’s trust

What Motivates Me: Hard problems that universally affect us all

Most Important Leadership Quality: Humility, or at least recognizing I should exhibit more of it

If I Could Have Any Other Job: A doctor

Proudest Moment: Glory day stories are sad and boring. What’s next is what matters. 

Theme Song of My Leadership Style: “Welcome to the Jungle”

My Very First Job and What I Learned From It: A tech startup that I formed in my mid-teens. It taught me how hard but rewarding innovation can be. 

Hobby/Passion: Running trails in Cleveland’s Metroparks

If I Were a Character from a TV Show or Movie, I’d Be: Forrest Gump