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What skill or mindset separates successful leaders in the industry from those who do not stand out What is one lesson you learned early in your career that you wish you had known before entering the industry??

I am a sophomore who attends Ohio University, majoring in sports management and minoring in advertising and public relations. I am interested in working in sports announcing or entertainment, and I hope to find an internship in that field. I am involved in 5 organizations on campus that surround me with peers who help me grow personally and professionally.

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Karla’s Answer

From what I've seen, having emotional intelligence is really important for becoming more professional and efficient.

Even if you have the right skills and know-how, emotions like anger and worry can pull you away from your goals. Understanding and managing your feelings can greatly improve your ability to make important and smart choices at work.
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Matthew’s Answer

All the best leaders I've ever worked with all lead by example. Don't ever ask someone to do something you're not willing to do yourself. Clean that toilet. Mop that floor. Do any and all tedious tasks that need doing and others will follow you. Forget all the buzz words and Phyc 101 stuff. Get in there and get your hands dirty with the people working under you and you'll earn there respect faster than any other way. Also, realize that when you graduate, you are finally ready to actually start learning. Keep your eyes open and your mouth shut and you might just learn something.
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Joanna’s Answer

I really value authenticity in a leader. A good leader should always show respect to everyone, no matter their position.
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Steve’s Answer

Successful leaders have important qualities like vision, empathy, integrity, and the ability to build trust. I've worked with leaders and managers who lacked these traits, and they didn't perform well. However, those who had these qualities excelled in the marketplace and had a team willing to do anything for success. As a leader, I learned early on that you must take full responsibility for everything that happens. Your team respects you more when they know you'll support them. It's also important to be transparent, communicate clearly, be honest, and hold people accountable. When the team knows you're straightforward, they respect you even more, which is crucial for teamwork.
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Marina’s Answer

Doing well in school and getting good grades shows you're reliable and committed to your work. Even if you haven't had an internship, these achievements can speak for you. Once you have these in place, updating your LinkedIn profile and connecting with people who have your dream job can give you great insights into what it's really like.
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Marty’s Answer

Good leaders exhibit a combination of personal attributes, skills, and behaviors that enable them to inspire and guide others effectively. Key qualities include integrity, empathy, communication, vision, adaptability, and the ability to empower and motivate their teams.

Leadership isn't easy, you'll need to listen, be flexible, curious and practice restraint - especially in the entertainment space where ego's are large and jobs are scarce.

You're lucky to have mentorship - keep getting good advise. Marty
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