Inside the C-Suite

By: WRKdefined
  • Summary

  • Dive into "Inside the C-Suite" for intimate executive interviews unraveling the unique journeys of leaders, revealing challenges, inspirations, and lessons for personal growth. Proudly brought to you by WRKdefined with hosts William Tincup and Ryan Leary.
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Episodes
  • Embracing Failure and Humility in Entrepreneurship - The Myth of Overnight Success
    Jul 22 2024
    John Hansen, CEO of Atana has started 8 different companies, exited some and closed others. He's exited to companies like Oracle and Marconi - We look at this journey of leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. He opens up about how technical challenges, failures, and humility have shaped his path. Connect with John Hansen here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjhansen/ Takeaways John Hansen's experiences and lessons learned as a CEO and leader The challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship The role of failure and humility in personal and professional growth The impact of teaching and learning on John's career Failures are valuable learning experiences that can lead to future success. Overnight success is rare and often overlooks the hardships and challenges faced along the way. The impact and legacy of one's work can be measured by the lives they touch and the success of those they've helped. Gen Z employees have unique strengths and challenges, and it's important to understand and support them. Perseverance, passion, and commitment are essential qualities for achieving success in any endeavor. Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Know Yourself: Understanding Your Motivations for Success with CEO Matt Martin, Founder of Clockwise
    Jul 15 2024
    Matt Martin, founder of Clockwise, discusses his journey from law school to entrepreneurship, emphasizing risk-taking, passion, and the importance of a supportive environment in achieving career success. Key Takeaways Matt Martin's Career Journey: From law school and political blogging to founding Clockwise, a time management software company. Law Degree's Value: How Matt Martin's legal education benefited his entrepreneurial ventures and business acumen. Optimism in Entrepreneurship: The critical role of maintaining a positive outlook and embracing risk in startup success. Passion and Risk-Taking: Matt Martin's insights on leaving a secure job to follow his passion for software and entrepreneurship. Supportive Environment: The importance of surrounding oneself with encouraging people for entrepreneurial growth and career transitions. Self-Awareness for Success: Understanding personal motivations and knowing oneself as keys to achieving career fulfillment and happiness. Pursuing Dreams: Matt Martin's story as an inspiration that it's never too late to make a career change and pursue one's dreams. Find Matt Martin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/voxmatt/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Matt Martin and Clockwise 03:20 Matt's Journey from Law School to Clockwise 08:59 Matt's Background and Interest in Politics and Software 12:47 The Value of a Law Degree in Entrepreneurship 20:25 Taking Risks and Following Your Passion 32:21 The Value of a Supportive Environment 36:37 Know Yourself: Understanding Your Motivations 45:18 It's Never Too Late: Pursuing Your Dreams Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Building Success: Motivations, Struggles, and Triumphs with Craig Goodliffe
    Jul 8 2024
    We talk with Craig Goodliffe, founder of Cyberbacker about his journey from working in retail and real estate to starting Cyberbacker, a company that provides staffing solutions primarily from the Philippines. We dig into the motivation behind his work, where he's struggled, and how he's been able to overcome these challenges in his trek through being and entrepreneur. We discuss: How the journey got started The motivations behind an entrepreneur How to handle stress and how to deploy confidence in your team Outsourcing and Delegation Chapters 00:00 Who is Craig Goodliffe 01:43 Craig's Background and Introduction to Cyberbacker 05:33 Craig's Journey in Business and Entrepreneurship 09:23 The Importance of Location and History in Ogden, Utah 11:13 Motivation and Inspiration for Craig's Work 16:08 Overview of Cyberbacker and its Services 23:13 Outsourcing and Delegation 27:15 The Impact of Online Reviews 29:02 Finding the Right Talent 33:00 Teaching Work Ethic 43:03 Future Goals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins

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