Electric Perspectives recently spoke with Al Hodnik, who retired as executive chairman of ALLETE in May 2021. Hodnik dedicated 40 years of service to the company.

“I remain of a view that people, culture, and leadership are the wellspring from which all value creation is derived,” Hodnik said.

“Regardless of the enterprise, the leader’s focus is to create a shared sense of purpose to build strategy around; to recruit and retain top talent; to develop the next generation of leaders; to set stretch goals; to manage boundaries; to recognize feedback as a gift; to clear the trail ahead; to encourage others while building hope; and, otherwise, to stay out of the way. The results often speak for themselves, in terms of consistency, creativity, culture, and customer care."

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