EP 70 - Keeping It Real: Authenticity in Leadership and Relationships

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EP 70 - Keeping It Real: Authenticity in Leadership and Relationships

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Key Takeaways:

Authentic connections are built on being true to oneself and being sincere in interactions with others.
Building authentic connections can be challenging due to societal pressures and fear of judgment.
Authentic connections are important in personal and professional relationships as they foster trust and support.
Vulnerability, empathy, and active listening are key factors in building authentic connections.
Engaging in genuine conversations and asking meaningful questions can lead to authentic connections.

To listen to the full episode and engage in authentic conversations, visit https://daphnahorowitz.com/leadership-podcast/ . Stay tuned for more enlightening content from Leadership Live.

Timestamps:

0:00:06	Importance of authentic connections
0:02:27	Defining authenticity and its importance in relationships
0:05:43	Why is it hard to build authentic connections
0:08:01	Personal story of vulnerability leading to stronger connections
0:10:56	Importance of authentic connections in leadership
0:13:07	Put yourself in the shoes of others and truly listen to their stories
0:13:36	Reach out to someone and have a genuine conversation
0:14:11	Reflect on when you last reached out for support or guidance
0:15:15	Identify barriers to asking for help
0:15:45	What do you need to work on for authentic connections?
0:16:17	Authenticity is the key to unlocking meaningful relationships
0:16:53	Journey to extraordinary leadership starts from within

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enFebruary 27, 2024

EP 69 - Lessons from the Startup Nation (Israel), on Leading in Times of Adversity with Moshe David

In this conversation with Moshe David, a British-Israeli serial entrepreneur, startup founder, angel investor, and advisor, Moshe discusses his diverse career journey, from running a web agency to fintech development and his current projects in DeFi blockchain and AI-powered fundraising. We also touch on Moshe's passion for MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, his love for football, and his transition to a sober, alcohol-free lifestyle. Join the conversation as Moshe shares insights on entrepreneurship and his personal experience of overcoming illness while spearheading a fintech startup, the importance of having mentors and supportive investors. The discussion touches on the balance between work and personal life, managing ADHD, prioritization, and self-awareness as key factors in effective leadership.

Who is Moshe David?

Moshe David is a British-Israeli serial entrepreneur, startup founder, angel investor, and advisor to early-stage ventures. He is the editor of the English tech and startup desk at Ynet and has recently launched the Iron Links Network. Moshe has a diverse background in web agency management, fintech development, and blockchain technology. He is known for his expertise in the startup ecosystem and his ability to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship.

Social media links:

Website: www.moshedavid.xyz

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moshe-david-rubi/

Timestamps:

0:01:07	Introduction of Moshe David and his background
0:03:10	Unique challenges founders face
0:05:30	Illness and its impact on his role as a founder
0:09:57	The future of the business
0:12:49	Importance of mentors and solid relationships with investors
0:17:05	Balancing work and personal life as a founder
0:19:34	Ultimate responsibility toward family
0:22:58	Conversations about success in marriage and startups
0:25:57	Investor's priority is the entrepreneur and the journey, not just the money
0:27:40	Balancing income generation and pursuing passion projects
0:30:13	Discovering and managing ADHD as a founder
0:32:19	The importance of having a visionary and an integrator
0:35:10	Self-awareness and understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses
0:37:24	Strategies for managing impulsive behavior
0:38:57	Recommendations for entrepreneurs: self-reflection and finding a co-founder
0:40:46	Challenges faced by businesses during the war
0:50:06	Iron Links Network as a platform for business advocacy
0:53:15	The future of business: Decentralized economy and AI

Key Takeaways:

The founder's journey is characterized by unpredictability and the ability to navigate challenges. Building a strong support network, including mentors and supportive investors, is crucial for success.
Balancing work and personal life is a challenge for founders. Open and honest conversations with family members and loved ones about expectations and support are essential.
Prioritization is a constant struggle for founders. Understanding personal strengths and weaknesses, as well as enlisting the help of complementary team members, can help manage priorities effectively.
Self-awareness is imperative for leadership. Recognizing behavioral patterns and understanding one's strengths and weaknesses allows for better decision-making and the ability to rectify mistakes.

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enFebruary 06, 2024

EP 68 - Using Challenge and Change to Your Advantage 5 Lessons in Leadership with Daniel Levitats

In this episode, Daphna interviews Daniel Levitats, the man behind the success of Datum Dental. During the covid pandemic, Daniel and the company’s team decided to cut down their business expenses but decided to expand the directions on the market. The courage to dream big paid off; today, the company is one of the most successful of its kind. Tune in, because Daniel shares his 5 key leadership lessons and you need to hear them.

Who’s Daniel Levitats?

Daniel Levitats is a man who sets high bars and keeps raising them, no stranger to the high-tech world with 16 years under his belt driving business transformation, process change, and implementing foundations for accelerated growth, in fast-growing Nasdaq traded companies (Mercury, NICE).

Social media and links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-levitats-6a25ab4/

English - https://www.datumdental.com/en/resources/patients/while-large-scale-corporations/

https://www.medicaltechoutlook.com/magazines/December2020/MedTech_APAC/?digitalmagazine#page=22

Timestamps:

1:05 Let’s welcome Daniel Levitats to the show

2:46 Covid-era: tough times bring the time for the correct decisions

10:05 Dramatic changes and conditions- the adjustment of the market

11:29 Smart marketing can grow the business and recreate the models

13:20 Do the opposite- go against what everyone else is doing (marketing tip)

13:49 Investment expenses can act as marketing expenses

15:31 Creating a turnaround in the company- encourage the employees to go along with the changes

19:10 Lesson 1- Using change to your advantage

30:00 Lesson 2- Sticking to the core values

34:22 Lesson 3- Stay close to the people in your company

35:58 Lesson 4- You’re strong when you share your knowledge

38:09 Lesson 5- Dreaming big and planting seeds

41:05 What has been the hardest lesson about leadership that you had to unlearn?

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enJanuary 23, 2024

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EP 67 - Don’t be that manager! How to work with almost anyone with Michael Bungay-Stanier

In this episode, Daphna interviews Michael Bungay Stanier, author of "How to Work With (Almost) Anyone." The discussion leads to the importance of being authentic and embracing our good and not-so-good aspects. Michael shares a quirky story about a high school prank and how it relates to his work in disrupting traditional leadership and empowering others through coaching. The focus stays on exploring the concept of keystone conversations and building strong relationships at work. Tune in to discover Michael's unique perspective on life and coaching..

Who’s Michael Bungay-Stanier?

Michael Bungay-Stanier is a renowned leadership coach, author, and speaker. He authorizes several books, including "The Coaching Habit" and "How to Work With Almost Anyone." Michael is known for his humorous and quirky approach to coaching and is dedicated to helping people realize their potential and improve their working relationships.

Social media links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbungaystanier/

Website: www.MBS.works

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdFUOWjr4uI6T45zN1uJZ3Q

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mbs.works

Order the Book: How to Work with (Almost) Everyone: Building the Best Possible Relationship https://www.amazon.com/How-Work-Almost-Anyone-Relationship/dp/B0C1TDT5X9/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Michael+Bungay-Stanier&qid=1695060632&sr=8-1

Order the Book: The Coaching Habit https://www.amazon.com/Coaching-Habit-Less-Change-Forever/dp/0978440749/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1695060732&sr=8-3

Timestamps:

[00:01:21] The balloon incident.

[00:03:46] Disrupting old-school leadership.

[00:07:31] Being real in this world.

[00:12:16] Being a bad CEO.

[00:15:13] What's your best?

[00:18:48] Self growth in the workplace.

[00:22:58] Challenging working relationships.

[00:24:30] Relationships and personal growth.

[00:29:50] Be the person who starts.

[00:31:11] Maintaining a working relationship.

[00:34:11] Building trust and connection.

Key takeaways:

Embrace your full humanity, including both your strengths and weaknesses.
Power can be disruptive and abusive, but coaching can empower and disrupt hierarchy.
Understand the difference between what you are good at and what fulfills you.
Building strong working relationships requires ongoing maintenance and open communication.
Be the person who starts difficult conversations and be brave enough to address challenging topics.

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enSeptember 26, 2023

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EP 66 - Why Startups Need to Master the Art of Storytelling with Donna Griffit

Intro:

Why do Startups need to master the art of storytelling?

In today's fast-paced world, there is an abundance of information and distractions. A well-crafted and engaging story can capture people's attention and make them curious about the startup's products or services.

In this episode of Leadership Live, our guest Donna Griffit, a corporate storyteller and pitch alchemist, shares insights on the importance of storytelling for startups. She emphasizes the need to polish and refine the ideas and visions of startups, comparing them to diamonds that require tending to before they can shine. Donna's expertise in helping startups create and deliver compelling presentations and pitches shines through as she discusses the power of storytelling in driving results for these emerging companies.

Tune in and let's explore the mastery of storytelling now.

Who's Donna Griffit?

Donna Griffit is a Corporate Storyteller, Pitch Alchemist for StartUps, and Best Selling Author of the book “Sticking to My Story - The Alchemy Of Storytelling For Startups”. She has worked globally for over 17 years with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and investors in a wide variety of industries, helping them create and deliver presentations, pitches, and messages; she knows how to spin raw data to drive results.

Social media links:

Donna Griffit’s Website: https://donnagriffit.com/

Donna’s Book: Sticking to My Story: The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups

Linkedin Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnaabraham/

Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/donna.abraham

Timestamps:

0:02:35 The story of a startup and its significance

0:03:42 The power of storytelling and its impact

0:08:17 Tips for writing a winning pitch deck

0:10:23 What investors look for in a pitch deck

0:21:41 Common mistakes in pitch deck presentations

0:25:07 Challenges faced by women founders in the startup world

0:31:07 Importance of being open to feedback as a founder

0:34:06 Opportunities in times of crisis

0:38:58 Conclusion and contact information

Key takeaways:

* Stories resonate with people on an emotional level and make presentations more memorable.

* Startups should distill their message in a clear and inspiring way to engage their audience.

* Pitch decks should include the problem, solution, business model, and vision for the future.

* Investors look for urgent needs, market trends, and signals when evaluating startups.

* Women founders should be bold in showcasing their achievements and numbers in their pitch decks.

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enSeptember 05, 2023

EP 65 - Building a Startup with a Co-Founder: Tips for Success with Pipe Global's Simon Gerstler and Rob Curtis

Intro:

In this episode of Leadership Live, Simon Gerstler and Robert Curtis, co-founders of startup Pipe Global share their insights on building a startup with a co-founder and offer tips for success. They discuss the importance of taking chances, networking, saying yes even when you’re unsure and believing in yourself. Within every partnership, there are the challenges and rewards of being co-founders and the need for shared values and goals. Simon highlights the importance of battling the negative voice in one's head, while Rob emphasizes maintaining a work-life balance and taking advantage of social selling and referrals. Every second of this episode is worth listening to, so tune in now.

About The Guest(s):

Simon Gerstler and Robert Curtis are the co-founders of Pipe Global, a startup that helps companies transform their sales and marketing strategies. With decades of experience in the tech industry and successful exits under their belts, Simon and Rob have joined forces to provide expert advice and hands-on solutions to businesses at every stage of the sales pipeline.

Social media links:

Simon’s LI Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongerstler/

Pipe Global link - https://www.linkedin.com/company/pipeglobalconsulting/

Robert’s LI Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertcurtispipe/

Pipe Global link - https://www.linkedin.com/company/pipeglobalconsulting/

Key Takeaways:

Networking is crucial for success. Build relationships, help others, and maintain ongoing conversations.
Believe in yourself and battle the negative voice in your head.
Co-founders should have shared values and goals, and be prepared for disagreements.
Turn your business into a broadcaster for your industry to create an irrational bias towards your brand.
Invest in social selling and referrals to close more deals and build long-term client relationships.

Timestamps:

0:00:04 Introduction to the guests, Simon Gerstler and Robert Curtis

0:01:30 Rob's key learnings: take chances, network, say yes

0:02:27 Rob's networking story: meeting someone who helped him move to Israel

0:06:18 Simon's take on networking: be natural, no agenda

0:08:19 Simon's 500 coffee campaign for networking success

0:11:49 Tips for maintaining contact: be authentic, have a system

0:13:08 Simon's advice on battling negative self-talk and believing in yourself

0:18:07 The decision to collaborate as co-founders

0:21:20 Challenges of being co-founders and tips for success

0:26:13 Proudest moments in their careers

0:31:25 Marketing tip: turn your business into a broadcaster

0:32:59 Sales tip: focus on social selling and referrals

0:34:56 Conclusion and contact information for Pipe Global

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enAugust 01, 2023

EP 64 - Lessons Learned from Starting and Scaling a Startup Business with Dean van Zyl

This episode of Leadership Live features Dean Van Zyl, founder and CEO of National Adhesive. Dean shares his experience in building a successful startup and how defining a "vivid vision" has helped him navigate tough times. Being a leader is not always easy. There are always challenges that make up the emotional roller coaster that comes with being a CEO of a startup. The importance of vulnerability and decision-making in tough situations shapes a leader for the longhaul. Dean emphasises the importance of culture, a cohesive team and paying attention to the unspoken topics, like personal relationships and physical and mental wellbeing. This is one of these episodes, you don’t want to miss. So tune in, and let’s dive in.

Timestamps:

[00:00:21] Experienced CEO shares ups & downs.

[00:03:17] From down in the dumps to success.

[00:06:25] Licensing brand, finding clarity, implementing vision tool.

[00:12:32] Leadership team created a product and acknowledged the contribution.

[00:15:08] Expanding brands in hardware, aiming for high profits.

[00:19:23] Self-reflection prompts to improve interactions.

[00:21:49] Phone-free bedtime and structured work routine.

[00:26:33] Seed-to-scale shift requires team delegation.

[00:37:24] "Choose: sink or swim in depression"

[00:40:13] Decisiveness in tough times: keep going.

[00:42:54] Right partner is crucial to personal growth & success.

[00:47:36] CEO relationship, vulnerability, sharing information, practicality.

[00:53:36] Asking for help, routines, and exercise is important.

[00:57:09] Upcoming books, podcasts, and giving back.

Key questions:

1. How important do you think having a supportive partner is for success in business and life?

2. Do you believe that having a vivid vision is an effective tool for creating success in business?

3. What steps do you take to maintain positivity and resilience in tough times?

4. Dean mentioned the importance of asking for help or advice when needed. Do you struggle with this?

5. How do you balance focusing on your own personal growth while also directing and leading your team?

6. How do you handle unpredictable challenges and navigate the unknown when building a startup?

7. Do you have a specific routine that helps you manage your work-life balance and achieve your goals?

8. What role do you think vulnerability plays in leadership?

9. How do you handle and overcome failure or setbacks in your business journey?

10. Dean discussed the importance of finding opportunities by having a clear definition of what he was looking for. Do you believe this is an effective way to create opportunities in your own business endeavors?

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