What's a question you like asking — yourself or others?
I like asking, "What can I learn from this experience?" This question helps me reflect on challenges and successes, fostering continuous improvement and a mindset of growth and learning.
What's an attitude that we should pay more attention to in the workplace?
We should pay more attention to encouraging a growth mindset, especially in STEM fields. Many young women still do not realize their potential in these areas, and by inspiring them to explore their interests, we can tap into a vast pool of untapped talent, addressing the shortage of skilled workers in IT and other technical fields.
What should leaders understand about their own role and responsibility?
Our primary responsibility is to support and empower their team. By fostering a positive and motivating work environment, leaders can drive their team to achieve remarkable results and ensure that each member feels valued and inspired. Also, they need to understand that their personal health and wellbeing has a massive impact on the team, so they should prioritize their (mental) health.
What do you wish you had known 10 years ago?
I wish I had known the importance of resilience and persistence in the face of challenges. Ten years ago, I didn't fully appreciate how crucial it would be to keep pushing forward despite setbacks, which would have prepared me better for the entrepreneurial journey.
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What should leaders understand about their own role and responsibility?
Your own time and energy is the most precious resource you have. Use it wisely, and learn what gives you energy, and what saps you. In the early years of building something, you need to throw a huge amount of time at it - and do many things you perhaps don’t like doing. But as you scale, it’s vital to take a step back and build a business that can grow rapidly beyond the time you put into it.
What shift in perspective has allowed you to see things differently?
It may sound simple, but realizing and truly understanding that we are all different and driven by different things has made a significant impact on me. This insight has changed the way I approach relationships and leadership.
What’s a guiding principle that informs the way you build and run your business?
One of our core values at Cozero is radical candor. It is the idea that the willingness to repeatedly enter uncomfortable situations to speak the truth benefits everyone in the long run. We believe that in order to grow and improve as an organization, we need to create an environment where our team is not afraid to challenge processes and decisions. Making this a core value guides us in difficult situations when it’s not clear which road to take.
What's a mistake that you're happy you've made?
I'm happy I chose a highly regulated market, even though it was tough. It taught me a lot about patience, attention to detail, and the importance of doing things right. These lessons have made me better at what I do.