Nov 16, 2022
A lot of founders tend to have this excuse that since they’re
leaders, they don’t have to be great managers. But just as much as
you need to show excellent leadership, you also need to be a great
manager for the company to be successful.
In this episode, Sophie Theen, educator, speaker, and author of The
Soul of Startups, talks about the alchemy behind startups. Her
focus is on shifting the cultural mentality from “me” to “we.” When
you understand that you're no longer creating a business just for
yourself and that the business is going to feed so many people, you
are now creating a sustainable, and hopefully a good working
environment for everybody in the company.
Sophie has a degree in mechanical engineering, but she's an expert
in the HR realm, specifically around cultural aspects. She believes
we have to take the emotional part of the equation by leading with
good data-driven decisions.
In this episode, you will hear:
- The difference between a manager and a leader
- Sophie’s background and startup experience
- How mentorship has changed his trajectory
- What inspired her to write her book, The Soul of Startups
- The biggest issues founders face when it comes to building a culture
- A litmus test to assess the culture of your company
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Website: https://www.sophietheen.com/
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Supporting Resources:
Leadership Without Authority by Keith Ferrazzi and Noel
Weyrich
https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Without-Authority-Co-Elevation-Collaboration/dp/0525575669
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