With five terms as sheriff, Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn is the longest-serving sheriff in Wood County, Ohio. He offers a unique leadership perspective from nearly twenty years of public service.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• 0:38 | Background of Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn
• 2:43 | What does a typical day look like for you?
• 4:27 | What do you think are your most successful habits?
• 5:05 | What stresses you out and how do you manage stress?
• 6:35 | How do you address those situations when you see someone making a mistake?
• 7:40 | How do you manage your ego?
• 9:59 | Do you have any key mantras that you use routinely?
• 12:23 | What are some of your biggest challenges? How did you overcome them?
• 14:59 | You have top performers and low performers? How do you manage those low performers?
• 18:29 | What tips do you have about curating a positive culture?

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Surround yourself with people who are honest

It’s a humbling experience to hear the things that you’re doing wrong from people you respect.

Try peer coaching

Sometimes if the leader goes in and tries to help and coach performers, it can be intimidating. Sometimes having peers coach low performers can allow for better dialogue and improvements.

Don’t take culture for granted

Culture is something you have to nurture and curate it. You have to be intentional about making your culture matter.

Trust the power of now

Always take time to enjoy the now. So many times our brain is focused on the future or the past, but we need to focus and make the best of the present.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. Which people in your life give you honest feedback?
2. How have your curated a positive culture lately?
3. Is there something in the present you missed recently? How can you become more focused on the power of now?