Pull the Chute - Grow your People, Grow your Company Podcast
The goal of this podcast is to interview business owners and/or C-level executives to get an understanding of how they built their culture, what worked, what failed, and what tips can they give new and upcoming business owners. Our goal over the next ten years is to help as many small to medium-sized businesses get to the next level by growing their people, which will grow their company. Through coaching and transformational leadership, Pull the Chute can guide company leaders to invest time to get to know their people and understand their roles, goals, and challenges to provide learning & growth opportunities - ultimately helping their people be the best they can be.
Pull the Chute - Grow your People, Grow your Company Podcast
Beyond The Title: Are you building a company or just a title? Featuring Shakir Husain
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In this episode of Beyond the Title, Jeff Sesol and John Zettler are joined by Shakir Husain, the founder and CEO of Creative Chaos. Shakir takes us through his fascinating career path, moving across continents and industries to master the art of digital transformation and creative scaling. We explore the human side of high-level leadership, the importance of continuous learning, and how to maintain a "growth mindset" while navigating the complexities of global business. Shakir shares his "heart for people" and explains why the most successful leaders are those who focus on the journey and the players, not just the score.
Key Takeaways
- The Global Perspective: Shakir discusses the advantages of a "coast-to-coast" career and how diverse environments shape a leader’s ability to solve complex problems.
- Continuous Learning: Success isn’t a destination; it’s a process of constantly updating your skills and mindset to stay ahead of industry shifts.
- The Human Element of Tech: As a leader in digital scaling, Shakir emphasizes that technology is only as effective as the people and culture behind it.
- Leadership Through Service: Great leadership involves sharing your journey and insights with the next generation of emerging leaders.
- Passion-Driven Leadership: Whether it’s business or following a favorite sports coach, passion is the fuel that drives consistency and long-term excellence.
Are you building a company or just a title? Tune in to this episode of Beyond the Title to hear Shakir Husain’s insights on creative scaling and intentional leadership. Listen now!
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