Summary Erkan Kasap shares his professional journey, from working at Nintendo to becoming an entrepreneur and business coach. He emphasizes the importance of following genuine personal curiosity and taking advantage of opportunities. Erkan also discusses the impact of his childhood and immigration experience on his resilience and adaptability. He provides insights into his consulting approach, including asking good questions and building trust with clients. In this conversation, Erkan Kasap shares insights on treating everyone as equals, doing things with a good heart, and bringing humanity back to the corporate world. He emphasizes the importance of knowing what you want in life and being honest about your needs and feelings. Erkan also discusses the value of creating a safe environment for honest conversations and the significance of embracing uncertainty and being adaptable. He highlights the importance of reflecting on failures and having difficult conversations. Finally, Erkan talks about his book 'U****k Dein Leben' and the motivation behind it. Takeaways Follow your genuine personal curiosity and take advantage of opportunities that come your way. Childhood experiences and immigration can shape resilience and adaptability. Building trust with clients involves asking good questions and actively listening. Figuring out what you want in life requires self-reflection and understanding your genuine desires. Treat everyone as equals and don't be intimidated by their role or level. Do things with a good heart and prioritize kindness and humanity in the corporate world. Know what you want in life and don't be swayed by external factors or societal expectations. Create a culture of open communication and honesty in the workplace. Embrace uncertainty and be adaptable to change. Reflect on failures and use them as opportunities for growth and learning. Have difficult conversations with empathy and respect. Take time for yourself and prioritize self-care and self-reflection. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Erkan's Professional Background 05:10 From Nintendo to Entrepreneurship 10:16 Taking Advantage of Opportunities 14:08 The Impact of Childhood and Immigration 20:19 Following Genuine Personal Curiosity 26:27 Figuring Out What You Want in Life 31:36 Consulting and Building Trust 37:13 Asking Good Questions and Listening 46:17 Treating Everyone as Equals 47:04 Doing Things with a Good Heart 47:59 Bringing Humanity Back to the Corporate World 49:00 Knowing What You Want in Life 50:29 The Importance of Knowing What You Want 51:25 Being Honest About Your Needs and Feelings 52:46 Creating a Culture of Open Communication 54:04 Looking Beyond Traditional Interview Questions 55:49 Getting to Know the Person Behind the Resume 56:18 Creating a Safe Environment for Honest Conversations 58:15 Embracing Uncertainty and Being a Chameleon 59:26 Helping Underperforming Employees 01:00:02 Having Conversations About Performance 01:01:41 Valuing Team Culture over Top Performers 01:02:37 Having Honest Conversations About Performance 01:03:53 Allowing Yourself to Grieve and Reflect 01:05:34 The Importance of Reflecting on Failures 01:09:54 The Impact of Difficult Conversations 01:12:35 Talking to Yourself in Challenging Situations 01:19:10 The Motivation Behind the Book 'U****k Dein Leben' 01:23:42 The Power of Cold Showers and Positive Affirmations ______________ PS: Need hiring support for tricky Tech, Sales or Marketing positions? Contact us for a FREE strategy session to see how we can help. Email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR Visit Out Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠