What is an influencer? Simply put, it is one who wields influence, no social media account needed. They are the people, be they civil leaders, CEOs, or media personalities, who see something they want to do and have the skills, reputation, and willpower to make sure it gets done. They are the movers and shakers, the leaders who shape the future of our state.
Arkansas Money and Politics is proud to honor this year’s influencers.
2023 AMP Influencer: Tim Griffin, Arkansas Attorney General
What’s your secret to success?
My faith gives my life purpose, and that has contributed more than anything else to my success. My family, especially my wife, Elizabeth, my children, Mary Katherine, John and Charlotte Anne, and my parents continue to provide indispensable love, support and encouragement.
How did your education prepare you for your career?
My educational experience taught me critical thinking. I attended educational institutions where there weren’t many conservatives; as a result, I learned to defend my positions and perspectives in a way that I may not have had I attended institutions where more of my peers agreed with me. Throughout my educational experience, I was surrounded by a number of people who approached the world differently and had different perspectives. I learned the importance of being able to approach issues in a way that addresses the concerns of people who think differently than I do.
What’s an alternate path you could have taken, had things worked out differently?
I thought about going into medicine, and I also thought about going into business, but I’ve enjoyed the public service path that I’ve taken. I’ve been able to simultaneously serve in the military and have my own small business.
What is your leadership style?
I try to hire the very best and brightest and give them great responsibility while requiring a high level of excellence. In my experience, the people I work with have been able to achieve and meet those expectations; the ones who can’t generally go a different direction.
What’s your most productive part of the day?
Any time that I’m awake, I try to be productive.
