Leadership Greater Topeka | Damon Shore

Compiled by LAUREN JURGENSEN | Photos by BRADEN DIMICK

Who or what has had the greatest impact on your career and why? 
My mentor, Jeff Allen, really helped change my perspective and brought a level of ambition to my life that had been lacking. His hard work and dedication to his family were inspirational, and how he managed me over the years helped me prove that I could achieve more. We would talk about how I was managing my expectations of life and emotions. This started the path to improving my emotional intelligence and focusing on the things that truly matter more in life.  

What has been your biggest Aha! moment? 
Asking myself, "How could I have handled that differently?" It is vital for me to have physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. That question has helped me learn from past situations regardless of the context. We can only control ourselves, and it is what I focus on to improve things around me.   

What are you grateful for? 
God's grace, the love my wife shows me, my children and my experiences both good and bad.   

What is your biggest regret and why? 
I have hurt people who grew close to me or were good to me, and I owe them an apology. My emotional ignorance and selfish behaviors created turmoil in my life. This is part of the journey, and I want to recognize my shortcomings. So, to them, I apologize for my behavior.  

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