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Lech Guzowski interviews Robin Kent, who shares his extensive experience in the advertising world, including his tenure as the global chairman and CEO of Universal McCann, and his current role at RSportz, a sports tech and consultancy firm. Robin also discusses the operations and global reach of RSportZ, touching upon the importance of technology in amateur sports and the company's approach to managing a dispersed team, emphasising trust, responsibility, and the adaptive use of communication tools in a remote work setting.

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In this episode, Lech Guzowski speaks to Rana Ersgård, co-CEO of Beetroot, who sheds light on navigating company cost cutting while fostering growth. She emphasises the importance of balancing short-term and long-term planning. The conversation explores the challenges and approaches to adapting to change and implementing new practices. Rana also stresses the importance of avoiding being 'dum snål' (stupid cheap) and grounding strategies in reality is emphasised.

Takeaways


Balancing short-term and long-term planning is essential for navigating challenges and ensuring future readiness.
The IT industry's focus has shifted from growth at any cost to sustainable operations and profitability.
Strategic planning needs to balance immediate needs with long-term goals, requiring both top-down decision-making and team involvement.
Shifting from profit-focused to purpose-driven strategies is key for sustainable growth.
Avoid short-sighted cost-cutting to preserve team collaboration and development.
Success depends on grounding strategies in reality and effectively executing visions.

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Rana’s LinkedIn

Beetroot website

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In this episode, host Lech Guzowski sits down with Jakob Knutzen, the CEO of Butter, a groundbreaking collaboration platform designed to make remote work not just efficient, but also delightful. Dive deep into the world of business innovation, team dynamics, and the evolving landscape of workplace culture through the lens of a seasoned entrepreneur. Whether you're navigating the challenges of building a business or curious about the future of work, this conversation offers valuable insights and practical advice.

Key Points:


Origin and mission of Butter.
The balance between product development and cultivating team culture.
Evolution from over-engineered to organic cultural practices.
Introducing AI co-facilitators to enhance online collaboration.
Personal challenges and insights from a CEO’s perspective.

Key Takeaways:


Effective business building extends beyond a great product to include the right mix of strategy, execution, and culture.
An organic approach to company culture can be more beneficial than over-engineering.
AI can significantly support, but not replace, human facilitation in online collaboration.
The unique financial and personal journey of entrepreneurship requires a support system and clear communication.

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Jakob’s LinkedIn

Butter 30% off the first 3 months

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Lech Guzowski interviews Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz, CEO of Chapter, about the unique and exceptional culture at Chapter, a company that is the industry leading Medicare navigation platform. Cobi shares his unique perspective on leadership, the challenges of scaling a business while maintaining a high-quality user experience. This episode is about the principles and practices that make Chapter a remarkable example of corporate culture done right.

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Chapter’s website

Conversation with Alexis McEvoy

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In this episode, Lech Guzowski and guest Mateusz Stasica discuss the evolving role of HR in modern businesses. They challenge the perception of HR as a purely people-focused field, highlighting the growing need for HR leaders who are also business-savvy. The conversation covers the importance of integrating HR into strategic planning and how this integration can drive business success by leveraging talent effectively. Mateusz, a founder himself, provides insights on how HR can be more aligned with business goals, stressing the need for better communication between HR and top management. This episode offers valuable perspectives for HR professionals and business leaders on enhancing HR's role in strategic decision-making and organizational growth.

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Matuesz’s LinkedIn

Mateusz’s website

PLA School webiste

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In this episode, Lech Guzowski and Jarosław Świątek discuss ideas around creating a healthy work environment, managing stress, understanding the effects of modern overstimulation on mental health, and ensuring emotional resilience in staff. Jarosław, who is a neuropsychologist and the founder of the School of Emotional Intelligence, provides insightful observations on how both employees and employers can contribute to a healthier, more effective workplace. They also discuss common errors employers make while trying to create a stress-free environment.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

- The sometimes overlooked role and responsibility of the employee to manage their own stress levels at the workplace

- Environment vs Culture: How employers need to think beyond bean bags and free coffee when seeking to create a stress-free work environment

- The mechanisms of motivation: how too LITTLE stress leads to productivity loss and how too MUCH stress leads to mistakes and burnout

- The importance of meaning: if an organisations’ leaders lack a meaningful mission themselves, can one be manufactured for the low-level employees?  

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[School of Emotional Intelligence](https://sie.edu.pl/) 

[Jarosław's LinkedIN](https://pl.linkedin.com/in/jaroslaw-swiatek-92396319)

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