Rick Manoloff

Director of Law, Cuyahoga County

Education: Harvard University; bachelor’s degree, Princeton University

How I Approach My Day: 1. Do the New York Times Spelling Bee and Wordle (and drink three cups of coffee) to wake up my brain. 2. Work out for 30 minutes to wake up my body. 3. Check out my texts and emails and freak out, which gets my adrenaline flowing. 4. Read a little note card with a saying from my late mom that says, “Be relentlessly positive,” which doesn’t always last long, but not for lack of effort!

What I Look For in a Leader: Creativity, collaboration, selflessness, brilliance and confidence

Favorite Quote: “We are what we repeatedly do.” — Shaq (channeling Aristotle)

If I Could Trade Places With Anyone: LeBron

What Motivates Me Right Now: The desire to do good in, and give back to, my community, and the desire to try to solve complicated county issues through creativity and collaboration.

What Would Surprise Someone to Learn About Me: I went to divinity school, bicycled across the country and played in a rock band.