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We’re joined by Ed Sullivan, COO of Sullivan Paper and former Mayor of West Springfield, Massachusetts! Ed's long career in business, politics, and beyond makes for an episode ripe with family business stories, leadership lessons, and more!

With Ed, you'll hear:

- Why the FAMILY needs to serve the BUSINESS, and not the other way around
- The rule his grandfather instituted as he watched his family and business get bigger and bigger...
- Why HR in manufacturing is SO DIFFERENT from the typical HR responsibilities
- How Ed's business ethos helped him bring success to his city as Mayor
- The advice he has for future leaders in business, politics, and life...
- His must-go places in Dingle, Ireland - which was named sister-city of West Springfield when he served as Mayor.
 
… and more!