How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange How Megan Tarrant Thinks About Emotional Intelligence for Healthy Leadership
Sep 3, 2025
Megan Tarrant, CEO of Clements Fluids, shares her journey transforming a family business into a purpose-driven organization. She highlights the importance of emotional intelligence and core values in leadership, especially for women in male-dominated fields. Megan discusses how a clear vision and strategic hiring practices can cultivate a strong company culture. With personal anecdotes, she emphasizes the need for self-awareness in leaders and the power of relationships in navigating transitions, ultimately promoting a people-first approach to business.
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Design Hiring To Ensure Success
- Prioritize hiring systems that set new hires up to win, not just vet them.
- Build onboarding and training to shorten learning curves and increase retention.
Onboard Around Purpose And Strengths
- Teach new hires your purpose and values during onboarding, not just tasks.
- Use tools like StrengthsFinder and Culture Index to connect identity to work.
Use Rhythms And Transparency
- Use weekly huddles and visible metrics to keep teams aligned and accountable.
- Celebrate values-driven behavior publicly to reinforce culture and transparency.
