057. Hero - Polo Paredes, North American Channel Manager at Rockwell Automation

Polo Paredes shares his unique and inspiring journey thru his career.  He spent time teaching technology and opens up about how he made the transition to Rockwell Automation.  Polo wrote out his dreams and constantly found ways to make those dreams a reality. His perspective on leadership and wisdom paints a clear picture of how you can personally impact those around you.  Trust is a key attribute that Polo emphasizes as being important in creating credibility.  

Polo walks thru a formula for leadership that he's used throughout his career:  

Add value to people every daySubtract leadership landminesMultiply strengths by developing themDivide weaknesses through delegation

For the engineering minded listener out there that was one of the greatest personal development formulas to memorize and apply. 

Polo shares about his wonderful family and hobbies such as his love of soccer.  He wants to live his life with love, passion and joy everyday!  You'll quickly hear why Polo is one of our Heroes in this conversation. 

Guest:  Polo Paredes - North America Channel Manager at Rockwell Automation
Host: Chris Grainger
Executive Producer: Adam Sheets

"Leadership is the courage to dream...the guts to take risks and the wisdom to know when and why."

"Credibility inspires trust. And trust, leads to credibility."

Resources:
What Got You Here Won't Get You There
The Herd Podcast
John Maxwell Twitter Account