In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Steve Polo, the Managing Partner at OPX, a design consultancy with a mission to help good companies work better. In addition to his leadership journey, Steve Polo shares his unique perspective on how to lead with authenticity and think about the future of the workplace enabling greater human connection and collaboration.   In the episode, Steve Polo also talks about leading OPX through the pandemic and leaders' role in employee engagement. Finally, Steve Polo shared leadership practices for becoming a better team and organizational leader.   Some highlights:- Growing up in a multicultural household and how it developed Steve Polo's ability to connect with people- Steve Polo on the significant impact of leadership mentors - The opportunities and challenges as a new leader at OPX, looking to lead the turnaround of the organization- Steve Polo on the challenges of leading OPX during the pandemic  - The importance of connecting with team members and how to do it well- Steve Polo on the importance of continually improving leadership skills Mentioned:Dr. Vanessa Bohns (Listen to Dr. Vanessa Bohns’ episode on Partnering Leadership here)Azeem Azhar (Listen to Azeem Azhar’s episode on Partnering Leadership here)John Hunter: Teaching with the World Peace Game Connect Steve PoloOPX WebsiteSteve Polo on TwitterSteve Polo on LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comMore information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: PartneringLeadership.comConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website