Thanks to Tigercomm and Mike Casey for this recent interview with our CEO Katie Mehnert — a ‘leading clean energy thinker’
She got her start in oil and gas, and she’s become a leading thinker and evangelist for growing the energy talent pool. Katie’s journey through the incumbent parts of the energy sector has given her an enhanced perspective on being an energy CEO.
Here are Katie’s B3P’s
12:38 - As a leader, you have to surrender the notion that you can control everything, because you can’t. CEO doesn’t stand for “Chief Everything Officer.” Rather, it’s about making sure you pull in the best team you can, and help them make things happen.
16:28 - Visible leadership is when someone leads a company, rather than runs it. To be a visible leader, determine what your “why” is, and march forward. My “why” is to help give my child a cleaner future. But, the world will not be a better place if you are on the sidelines, playing it safe.
23:26 - When you look to hire someone, it is important to consider what the workforce values right now. The job search is no longer about the gold watch – the best benefits and pay can only get you so far. People instead look for a purpose. Create a purpose within your company that attracts people and gives them a reason to enjoy their work.
Have a listen!
CEO, Futurist, Co-Chair Houston Energy & Climate Week, Builder, Marathoner, Mom, Wife
3wMarcia Leonard thanks for your kind words. Keep reaching out. Great to talk with you and Happy 4th. You got this. We got this!