Summary of Brian Znamirowski’s leadership interview
- Leadership Mentor/Role Model: Ed Robinson, who gave him the tools and passion to become a better leader and improve the workplace for his employees.
- Surprise About Leadership Role: How much people depend on him and look to him for guidance, realizing the importance of his leadership role.
- Biggest Leadership Lesson Learned: Understanding that being a leader is crucial to the happiness and productivity of the people working for him.
- Best Leadership Decision: Delegating responsibilities to others, which increased their happiness, productivity, and engagement in their roles.
- Worst Business Decision: Procrastinating on separating sales efforts into inside and outside sales teams, which hindered the company’s growth. Once separated, the company experienced greater growth.
- Excitement About the Future of the Company: The growth potential from the separation of sales efforts, and having a clear mission and values that provide better guidance and purpose for employees.
- Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Keep an open mind, maintain a positive attitude with employees, and encourage them to develop and share their own ideas.