Communication, trust, and shared goals are key ingredients for building a great team. Communication allows for transparency and understanding, trust builds strong relationships and fosters collaboration, and shared goals create a sense of purpose and direction.
One of my guiding principles is to always put the customer first. By prioritizing their needs and delivering value, we create a sustainable business that benefits everyone involved.
The opportunity to create something meaningful and impactful motivates me as an entrepreneur. The ability to inspire and lead a team towards a shared vision is also incredibly fulfilling.
During tough times, my support system of family and close friends is my anchor. They provide a sense of perspective and encouragement that helps me stay focused and motivated.
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs. This quote has stuck with me because it reminds me that passion and purpose are essential ingredients for success.
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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.
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.
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.
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.