BJ Schaknowski, CEO of symplr joins the aSaaSins pod to talk about:
- How BJ helped me "flip the switch" from being a disengaged poor performer to becoming a top performer at Intuit.
- BJ's guidance on effective leadership and the importance of balancing the "what" (work output) with the "how" (how we accomplish those objectives).
- The importance of being direct and helping your teammates understand the "why" behind your actions.
- The value and importance of bringing your authentic self to work, maintaining a learning mindset, and building a diverse and balanced team.
- BJ's decision to join and lead symplr, his noble purpose, and the opportunity to achieve better health outcomes through the business he's building.
- What should first time founders be thinking about if they want to start a venture in healthcare.