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#29 Authentic Leadership When Abroad with Stefan Schwab, CEO of enlighted: Navigating Failure Culture in a New Country

Episode Summary

How do you lead when you're abroad? What does authentic leadership look like? And why is it so important to leading in a start-up that embraces failure culture? How do you maintain integrity and build trust? As I make my own experiences working and living abroad, I ask Stefan, CEO of enlighted, questions about his abroad experiences as a global leader who's worked in different countries and is now based in Silicon Valley in the USA.

Episode Notes

Living and working abroad teaches you lessons on leading people with different cultures and background. And it teaches you what it takes to lead authentically in a Silicon Valley start-up that embraces failure.

Stefan and I share our abroad experiences on:

Learning to build trust with transparency
The role of authenticity and the power of personal stories for promoting a failure culture, as it requires leaders to be honest, transparent, and accountable for their mistakes and shortcomings
Balancing personal and company values: Maintaining integrity as a leader
Embracing cultural differences, as hard as it may be

CEO Stefan's intercultural journey of living and working in multiple countries also helps you understand:

Why Living Abroad is Good for Your Professional Development
The Importance of Being Multilingual in Today's Global Business Environment
How Experiencing Different Cultures Enhances Your Leadership Skills

Have fun and make sure to connect with us:

Stefan on Linkedin

Me, Helena, on Linkedin or Instagram , or visit my website for more inspiring change stories

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