Bob Dixon interviews Brian Kornfeld, a serial entrepreneur, founder, and connector, to discuss the challenges of leading in different environments. Brian shares his experiences and insights on effective leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding people’s motivations, empowering team members, and taking calculated risks.
Key Takeaways:
- Effective leadership requires understanding what motivates each individual, whether it’s recognition, purpose, financial gain, or the opportunity to contribute to a greater cause.
- Leaders should create an environment where people feel empowered, appreciated, and valued.
- Successful leaders are continuous learners who adapt faster than their competition.
- Leaders need to assess and take calculated risks, not be completely risk-averse.
- Startups should focus on solving a problem and meeting customer needs rather than just building something cool. Identifying the right customer base is key.
Quotes from Brian Kornfeld in this episode:
“What’s in it for the person that you’re leading and making sure people feel empowered and loved and appreciated? What are they looking for?”
“Sometimes it’s the piano. Sometimes it’s the saxophone. Sometimes it’s the drums and everybody else will follow along to go with them and bounce the ball around.”
“The biggest thing that holds startups back is ego… the scoreboard that’s going to matter at the end of the day…is what’s in the bank account and your name in the newspaper does not add a dollar to the bank account.”
Resources Mentioned:
- MaxU Website: https://maxu.co/
- LinkedIn: Bob Dixon
- Email: [email protected]
