Daryl Carter, founder, chairman & CEO of Avanath Capital Management

“At Avanath, we encourage our future leaders to be open-minded and assertive, even when they face resistance and setbacks.” So says Daryl Carter, founder, chairman and CEO of Avanath Capital Management.

Carter recently chatted with GlobeSt.com about insights and tips he has for tomorrow's leaders. “We advise the next generation not to be mired in convention when it isn't beneficial to the growth of a business or a company's culture.”

He notes that in order to make progress and thrive in today's ever-changing industry, “there are times when we must reconsider our strategies and rethink our way of doing things. We are encouraging our next generation of leaders to bring these new ideas to the firm.”

Additionally, he emphasized the importance of taking risks in order to grow both personally and professionally. “The greatest successes often emerge from our initial failures, so we encourage the next generation to embrace mistakes and learn from them.”

As for how to move up in the organization, Carter tells GlobeSt.com that it is by making their own decisions. “We believe that cultivating these decision-making skills, and empowering future leaders with the confidence to make their own decisions, will further prepare them for leadership roles. As employees grow and actively partake in the decision-making process, they will learn to become more comfortable with making impactful decisions.”

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Future Leaders Should Be Assertive, Open-Minded

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