Paul Eremenko – Co-Founder and CEO, Universal Hydrogen

This week, Everybody Leads with Tim Lupinacci welcomes Paul Eremenko, the CEO of Universal Hydrogen, an aviation startup he co-founded with the mission of making hydrogen-powered commercial flights possible in the near future. Paul previously served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Senior Vice President (SVP) at United Technologies Corp. He also held the CTO position at Airbus and has extensive experience in the technology field.Listen-in as Paul explores his leadership journey, starting from his early professional years when someone took a chance on his potential. You’ll learn about key elements of Paul’s leadership framework and the process of building a bold, forward-looking vision within an organization. Additionally, you’ll hear about technological advances that excite him for the future.This week's topics include:Early opportunities that shaped Paul’s leadership journeyHis leadership framework, including articulating a compelling vision, storytelling, developing an analytic framework, and intense alignment followed by radical empowermentBalancing short-term returns with long-term success to promote sustainable growthThe challenges of handling high-performing individuals with behavioral issuesThe intersection between culture and shareholder valueThe importance of setting ambitious goals and crafting a vision for the futureInnovative approaches to tackling climate changeInspiring resources and leadership philosophiesAn example of leadership without a fancy titleAdvice for aspiring leaders on finding mentors and getting noticedAdditional resources:“How to Fix Boeing, according to a former airbus technology chief” by Paul EremenkoStory of My Life  by Moshe DayanThe Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill 1874-1965  by Paul Reid and William ManchesterRumsfeld’s Rules: Leadership Lessons in Business, Politics, War, and Life by Donald Rumsfeld Elon Musk  by Walter IsaacsonSteve Jobs by Walter IsaacsonCharity:This episode is in support of Paul Eremenko’s designated charity, Bideawee. We have made a donation as a thank you to Paul for joining Everybody Leads. To learn more about Bideawee, please visit https://www.bideawee.org/. Contact Paul Eremenko:X: https://x.com/pauleremenkoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauleremenkoUniversal Hydrogen:https://hydrogen.aero Thank you for listening, and please join us again to hear from more exceptional leaders.Click for more: https://everybodyleads.orghttps://www.bakerdonelson.comProducer: Jason PlankIntern: Claudia Bonney Amamoo