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What makes someone a great leader and peer? You see, you never really know what pivotal moments in your life are going to influence your leadership style. For me, it all goes back to my hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. Yes, I’m a proud Cornhusker. I come from blue-collar roots and a middle-class family who emigrated as refugees from present-day Croatia in 1952 to the United States. Oftentimes I reflect on my upbringing and how I’ve become the leader and peer I am today. While I credit my parents, my environment, and my academics, I also pay credit to my friends, colleagues, and other individuals who have influenced my life and have impacted the way I lead – as a peer. Over the years, I’ve learned countless lessons that have shaped my leadership.
Park at the Back of the Lot: aka Put Customer First
My parents owned a grocery store in my hometown of Omaha. When I was twelve, my dad decided it was time for me to help them around the store, so I got to work bagging groceries and stocking shelves. After a while of driving in with my dad in the morning, I one day asked him why
