Dan Johnson on Business Leadership

The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Future Executives Institute provides an opportunity for emerging roofing industry leaders called the Future Executives Institute, a comprehensive learning experience that teaches participants how to lead and manage a thriving roofing business.

Since the program’s inception 20 years ago, NRCA graduated 210 people from nine FEI classes. FEI—Class 10 students currently are preparing to begin their second year.

Graduates share their thoughts about leadership, including Wayne’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Dan Johnson. You can find the original article HERE.

Dan Johnson Shares Thoughts About Leadership

What are the qualities of an effective business leader?

I believe an effective business leader needs to empower people, be trusted, motivate, listen and have self-awareness. My success as an effective business leader has come from listening to those who have provided advice and mentoring. Having started at Wayne’s Roofing in 1990, I was mentored by then-president Don Guthrie. I followed his leadership style by being humble, listening, never cutting corners and, most important, having integrity. These are qualities every respected and successful business leader should embrace.

What advice would you offer to the next generation of leaders in the roofing industry?

My advice is to listen and learn from current leadership and stay connected with your peers. Don’t be afraid to develop your own leadership style that fits into your company’s culture. I also encourage any future leader to take advantage of the training opportunities NRCA has to offer. As a graduate of the first FEI class in 2005, I was given valuable insight regarding what to expect as I was growing within my company. Equally as important are the friendships and networking opportunities the experience provided me.

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