Ed Barry learned the value of servant leadership very early on from his father, an elementary school principal in a low-income area. “For my dad, it was always about how do you help others and how do you set an example,” he shares.

Embracing this ethos, Ed took the helm as CEO of Capital Bank in 2012, aiming to create a flourishing organization where employees had a voice and felt empowered to contribute. With Ed’s guidance, the bank has transformed from a $400M entity with 65 employees to a $3.3B company with over 400 employees, marking 700% growth in 12 years.

His track record of success is made evident in the company going public in 2018 and closing on their first big acquisition last year, boosting the stock price by 60% within the first four months.

Ed’s Leadership Tips:

• Put others first.
• Recognize that success is measured in days and years.
• Give direct and constructive feedback.