Leadership Greater Topeka | Ruben Salamanca
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What is the most important part of your work?
Providing moral, legal and ethical training standards for safety.
Who are your mentors?
A now retired employee and mayor (Mike Padilla). I admired his courage, his communication style and his relatability. He inspired me to be better at my job.
What 3 critical skills help you in your work?
Attitude, communication and an adaptive mindset.
What do you love most about your work?
Empowering new employees by training and teaching.
What is your leadership style?
Candor and honesty while being sensitive to others, even while taking corrective action.
What do you wish someone had told you during your career journey?
To be more versatile.
What music artist do you never get tired of?
Durand Jones & The Indications
What characteristics do you value most in your coworkers?
Positive attitude
What led you to this career?
Recruiter
What does a day in the life look like for you?
Exercise – work - family time
How have you evolved and grown during your career?
Through promotion, networking, pioneering certain programs, leadership roles, influence.
What is the biggest professional goal you have accomplished?
My current assignment running the academy and training center
What is one piece of advice that has served you well in your journey and who did you get it from?
That there was more to my job then arresting criminals - a mentor
What characteristic do you most admire in others?
Work ethic, loyalty, positive attitude, self-motivation
What makes you unique?
My ability to communicate with others and not focus on negativity (optimism)
What’s the last series you binge-watched?
Fargo on FX
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