Oftentimes we read, hear, and see influential people share their journey of becoming great leaders, nurturing growth, setting an example, and lightning the way for others. What most of them omit is the real challenges life puts in your way, that not everybody has the willingness to do. In other words, nobody can become a great mentor overnight. On this episode of Tech Leaders’ Intel, James Loveridge speaks with Joe Pettersson, a self-described introvert who has broken out of his comfort zone to become the mentor he always wanted to be. Joe, the Chief Technology Officer at Banked, paints us a picture of how being a jack-of-all-trades prepared him to face the obstacles, how much personal and professional growth are intertwined, and how to fight intrusive thoughts and self-doubt. Together with James, they discuss Joe’s leadership experience, including: How a side project turned his life around in an instantImpostor syndrome and how to deal with itHow failure is an acceptable outcomeThe importance of being open and transparent with everybody, including yourselfKey aspects of a good leader and recognizing flawsVC and PE Due DiligencePre-seed and seed fundings...and much more! This week’s podcast is a must-listen to everybody interested to become a better mentor. For more of Joe’s insights you can find him on: TwitterLinkedinHis website