Summary
In this conversation, Kory Culp, CEO of Clearwater Service Corporation, shares his journey from a water operator to a leader in the water utility sector. He discusses the importance of leadership qualities, the challenges of growth, and the impact of community engagement. Corey emphasizes the significance of culture in an organization, the balance of multiple roles, and how faith guides his leadership style. The conversation highlights the transformative growth Clearwater has experienced under his leadership and the commitment to providing safe drinking water to the community. In this conversation, Christopher Swing and Kory Culp explore the intricacies of leadership, emphasizing the importance of integrity, faith, and culture in decision-making. Kory shares his journey at Clearwater, highlighting how a focus on culture transformed the organization. They discuss the challenges faced by young leaders, the significance of mentorship, and the need for authenticity in leadership roles. The dialogue culminates in reflections on long-term vision and accountability in leadership, underscoring the responsibility leaders have to their teams and organizations.
Sound Bites
"I always ask, are we at risk of losing life?"
"We didn't do 30% growth in the 15 years prior."
"We are there to bring safe, clean drinking water."
"I see faith as a teacher in many ways."
"We hold our hands and we say a prayer."
"Integrity is one of our core values."
"I don't think you can call that a coincidence."
"We made a conscious effort to change the culture."
"Be undeniably the right answer."
"Don't get caught up in that imposter mindset."
"Pour your heart into it and give it your all."
"What you see is what you get."
Faithful - https://faithful.buzzsprout.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571226598690
Please feel free to check out the organizations that support us:
Vantage Surgical Solutions - https://vantage.healthcare/
Vantage Surgical Solutions Careers - https://vantage.healthcare/careers/
Chris Contact Info - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherswing/
And the ones we support:
Missions:
Developing Kids Ghana - https://developingkidsghana.com/
Eastern Dominican Christian Mission - https://easterndominican.org/
Broadway Christian Church - https://broadwaycc.churchcenter.com/home/
57/70 Task Force: https://5770taskforce.org/
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