In this episode of Leadership Synergized, Eric Witges shares his experience with adding value as a leader, and how much of a difference it makes in the work environment. To Eric, being a leader is not about moving into higher positions and gaining titles, but instead it’s about adding value to those you are leading. Another factor that has grown Eric into the leader he is today is challenging himself to grow by putting himself in situations he didn’t think he could thrive in, and then learning and growing through those situations. Trust is a big theme throughout this conversation with Dr. Kevin Smith and Eric. Trusting in yourself, trusting in your team, and building relationships that allow everyone in the organization to trust one another. Eric touches on how to drive results without solely focusing on numbers and performance metrics, but instead focusing on building relationships with the people in the organization who will drive those results and perform well as a result of their positive work environment.