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Ep. 69 - Companies Are Limited by the Character of the Owner
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Вміст надано ConGenius. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією ConGenius або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
The owner’s character defines the ceiling for a company’s growth, culture, and success.
Trust, reputation, and respect start at the top, setting the tone for everything that follows. If you’ve ever worked for someone else, you’ve seen firsthand how leadership shapes the entire organization.
So, how can you make your character shine?
This episode breaks down how!
Stay connected with Kinsey, Ben, and the rest of The Contractor Commute crew:
Website for Estimating and Takeoff Software: Construction Sales, Takeoff, and Estimating Software | ConGenius
Facebook: ConGenius | Springfield MO (facebook.com)
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@contractorcommute
Email hello@thecontractorcommute for questions and feedback
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Вміст надано ConGenius. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією ConGenius або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
The owner’s character defines the ceiling for a company’s growth, culture, and success.
Trust, reputation, and respect start at the top, setting the tone for everything that follows. If you’ve ever worked for someone else, you’ve seen firsthand how leadership shapes the entire organization.
So, how can you make your character shine?
This episode breaks down how!
Stay connected with Kinsey, Ben, and the rest of The Contractor Commute crew:
Website for Estimating and Takeoff Software: Construction Sales, Takeoff, and Estimating Software | ConGenius
Facebook: ConGenius | Springfield MO (facebook.com)
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@contractorcommute
Email hello@thecontractorcommute for questions and feedback
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