Think Like A Leader

Todd Mikec focuses his Lighthouse Electric team on doing things “safe, right, fast” and he firmly believes that it all starts with education. Todd explains how good leadership comes from having confidence, listening carefully, and always being passionate about the EC industry.  

Randy Maddox, President of Maddox Electric, sees leadership as a lifestyle, not a technique. He describes the company’s commitment to its workforce as central to the firm’s success and explains how doing the right thing – popular or not – is always the right thing.    

Scott Bringmann relies upon advice he received early in his career – “Your word and your reputation are key.” Scott has led Alcan Electric and Engineering, based in Alaska, and has now prepared the next generation of leaders to continue the firm’s 50+ years of service. He describes how educating the company’s employees is an integral part of leadership. He acknowledges that not everything always goes perfectly, and focuses on how keeping one’s word is an essential part of leading by example.

Learn how our colleagues in Ontario Canada approach electrical construction.  Graeme Aitken, Executive Director of the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario, explains leadership as the opportunity to serve as a gatekeeper – bringing technology and workforce issues to the attention of EC contractors throughout the Province. His best advice – ”Don’t forget where you cane from.” He works hard to make sure the Ontario EC industry welcomes all and continues to grow because it fosters a solid work-life balance in every aspect of the EC industry.

Karen Bazela, Siemens Regional Sales Director, is enthusiastic about the opportunities and challenges of being a company leader. She is laser-focused on the importance of using the best technology to develop the best people and services for the firm. She explains why flexibility and adaptability make all the difference in developing strong relationships with customers and industry partners.  Her favorite advice?  “A leader knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”  

As Senior VP for Rosendin Electric, Angie Hart has many opportunities to develop talented teams. She says Rosendin finds its workforce by “broadening our lens when we recruit” and demonstrating a culture of care that motivates the team. Tune in to learn more about Angie Hart’s approach to leadership in the EC world.

Brian Morales shares with us some of his key approaches to leading his company, ProCal Lighting. He understands how leadership evolves and grows, and he lives by the mantra “We provide the light so you can shine.”

Jerri Champlin leads a small but dynamic NECA Chapter in Salinas, CA. In this episode, see how she approaches leadership by listening, learning, and giving back to the industry through collaboration and mentoring. Learn how her approach to leadership is akin to “eating an elephant - one bite at a time.”

Learn how Tony Waters of Parsons Electric approaches leadership with his team, across company lines, and throughout the electrical construction industry. Tony explains why concentrating on being open-minded and getting to know your colleagues and customers are at the top of his “how to make it happen” list.

Joe House, VP of Sales for WESCO, talks about how communication, education, and coordination are the essential elements for the global firm. Joe offers a variety of strong recommendations, namely, “Action eliminates doubt.”  Learn more about how WESCO integrates its involvement with ELECTRI into its own learning opportunity.