Adam Arthur

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A self-described eternal optimist, Adam Arthur has adopted the mindset of approaching every problem as an opportunity. He has found that outstanding leaders inspire those around them by leading through example, to “join your employees in the trenches.” Arthur applies this to his own management style. “I strive to always have pace and create a sense of pressure,” he said. It helps to keep him and his team  always looking for new solutions as well as to solve problems with creativity. 

What are your long- and short-term career goals?

My dad told me when I started working: “The best job I ever had was the one I have right now.” Early on, I adopted that mentality. This has allowed me to stay focused on the job at hand. Right now, my primary goal is to continue to provide the best service and optionality to our customers and to continue to build the best team possible.

 What keeps you motivated and passionate about working in the oil and gas industry?

Two things: 1) I still learn something every day, and that is exciting to me. 2) The relationships. This business is still very relationship-oriented. The places I have been and the people I have met have broadened my view far beyond what I ever thought, and some of the friendships I have made I know will be for life.

 What do you think young industry members (those under 40) as a group have to offer that is unique to them?

It’s got to be a willingness to embrace change. The under-40 crowd started in the workplace with a totally different set of tools than generations prior. As technology continues to help us work more efficiently, I think the under-40 group can help others be early adopters of new technologies and get them comfortable with the changing approaches to problem solving.

 What or whom do you credit for helping you develop leadership abilities during your career?

I played football throughout high school and college. I didn’t realize it at the time, but the leadership styles I observed during my athletic career really helped me to decide what kind of leader that I wanted to be. I learned so much from several of my coaches on how I want to approach working to achieve a goal. I try to apply the things my teammates and I responded positively to in my daily approach to managing people. I realized from many of them that a “one size fits all” approach doesn’t work and that it is important to be able to tailor your style to who you are trying to lead.

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