scalr sagecast - #44 - Rita Anagnostopoulos - Tech Transformation (and Competitive Differentation), With A People Focus

In this episode of scalr sagecast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Rita Anagnostopoulous, CEO at Transform and Grow, to dive deep into what it really takes to build high-performing teams and great cultures - especially in growing businesses.

Her career has taken her around the world and spanned sales, leadership development, and organisational transformation. Rita brings a wealth of experience in helping businesses scale, develop leadership capability, and create workplaces where people thrive.

Despite the scale she has worked at, and the success she has enjoyed, throughout her illustrious career to date, Rita’s philosophy remains focused on a practical, human-first approach to leadership and growth. She knows hiring great people isn’t enough - you must build the right environment and leadership behaviours to unlock their potential.

In this episode, we unpack:

• The role of leadership and culture in scaling successfully.
• Common mistakes businesses make when scaling their teams.
• Key philosophies to building successful businesses in new regions.

Rita's essential business reads are: 

• Multipliers by Liz Wiseman
• Age of AI by Daniel Huttenlocher, Eric Schmidt, and Henry Kissinger
• Humanocracy by Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini

If you’re a founder, leader, or anyone involved in building teams, this episode is packed with absolute gold.

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