What's an attitude that we should pay more attention to in the workplace?
The best employees we have take business problems personally and act as mini entrepreneurs. They proactively think about ways to improve and grow the business, but also implement the ideas quickly.
What should leaders understand about their own role and responsibility?
The biggest aha moment for me when it comes to self development was to understand that I need to grow the people working in my teams instead of trying to fix the actual problems myself all the time. That was super tough since I like to get my hands dirty, but it is also very rewarding once you see people do amazing things suddenly.
What book do you recommend the most?
"The Ultimate Sales Machine" by Chet Holmes - teaching you a lot about self organization and how to do proper sales.
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When times are tough, who or what is an anchor for you?
My co-founders are my anchor in work-related topics. Having an environment where failure is welcomed with a helping hand and where weakness is valued as openness, once you are down those people will drag you up.
What's a mistake that you're happy you've made?
When I was 16 (way before the internet) I founded a travel-partner agency to connect people from different backgrounds seeking travel companions. After a year, I had to close the agency due to a lack of customers and the confusion some callers had regarding the nature of the “service.” Despite this setback, I gained invaluable insights into sales, communication and people’s needs, solidifying my desire to run a business that helps people.
What motivated you to become an entrepreneur?
After graduating, I worked for an extremely well-paying automotive company. But I always had the feeling that there was more out there. So I quit and went into research with the aim of becoming a founder.
What should leaders understand about their own role and responsibility?
There are no overnight miracles, it's very hard work: both physically and emotionally. Requires resilience, grit, strategic approach and grind.