Discovering what you are passionate about and making it a career is an incredible accomplishment.
Some people are lucky enough to experience that feeling a few times in their careers.
In this replay episode of Empowered Owners,
Curtis Elliott, President at
Paramount Plastics, discusses his career path, from his initial goal of joining law enforcement to unexpected opportunities in manufacturing. Curtis's "what's next?" attitude led him on a journey of personal and professional growth that ultimately shaped the successful leader he is today.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Valuable lessons from Curtis' experiences in law enforcement. Learn how crisis management, quick thinking, and on-the-spot decision-making have shaped his leadership style.
- How you can be a stronger advocate for your colleagues and customers in your own role. Learn ways to support and champion their needs and goals.
- How to reflect on your own values and how they align with your professional and personal life while identifying areas where you can prioritize what truly matters to you.
Jump into the conversation:
[
04:06] How Curtis started his career in law enforcement
[
08:02] Transferable skills learned from serving as a police officer
[
12:41] The importance of passion in your work
[
15:01] Why Curtis went back to school
[
19:17] The benefits of employee ownership
What is Empowered Owners?
Creating connections is essential to building a community. It’s even more important when the people you’re trying to connect with aren’t in the same location. Businesses and companies have always found geographic distance to be a challenge to building a really great community-oriented culture. At Empowered Ventures, the same challenge holds true, which is why we decided to start Empowered Owners, the podcast that takes you inside Empowered Ventures.
In each episode, CEO Chris Fredericks will have a discussion with one of our employees to discover and highlight their distinct personalities, perspectives, and skills while also keeping you in the loop with exclusive news, updates on company performance, and a glimpse into the future plans of Empowered Ventures. Not only is this an opportunity for Chris to learn more about our amazing employee-owners, but it’s also an opportunity for you to hear regularly from Chris and others from within Empowered Ventures.