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May 4th, 2023

Ghosted on day one: Filippo Rossi: [20]

  1. Ghosted on day one: Filippo Rossi: [20] By Jeff Lakusta & Nadia Carta 25:25

When you find yourself at the edge of the cliff, take a big breath and jump.

Arriving to the US for a new job as CEO to find an empty office … ghosted by the predecessor who was supposed to help with the transition, and left with a team wondering what's going on.. And then Filippo got to work.

From psych safety to risk taking, Filippo's incredible story of handling the unexpected encapsulates how human leaders process Emotions to show up as strong and humble ready to transform an organization.

linkedin.com/in/frossigm/
Twitter: FilippoR0551

Quick Notes:

  1. Be prepared for the unexpected. Filippo's predecessor left him high and dry on his first day on the job, but he was able to turn the situation around by empowering his employees and creating a more flexible and collaborative work environment. (timestamp: 01:52 – 02:49)
  2. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Filippo encouraged his employees to make mistakes, which helped them to learn and grow. He also made it clear that he was there to support them and help them succeed. (timestamp: 03:17 – 03:46)
  3. Empower your employees. Filippo gave his employees the authority to make decisions and take ownership of their work. This helped to create a more engaged and productive workforce. (timestamp: 04:16 – 04:46)
  4. Create a collaborative work environment. Filippo encouraged his employees to work together and share ideas. This helped to create a more innovative and successful company. (timestamp: 05:15 – 06:13)
  5. Be flexible and adaptable. Filippo was able to adapt his leadership style to the needs of his employees and the company. This helped him to create a successful and sustainable business. (timestamp: 06:42 – 07:11)

99 Humans is a multimedia platform centered on humanizing leadership. Hosts Jeff Lakusta and Nadia Carta interview a group of cross-industry leaders, seeking stories about the human side of leadership. Join us and share your story:

www.99Humans.com | linkedin.com/company/99-humans

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A multimedia platform centered on humanizing leadership. As we conduct interviews with a cohort of cross-industry leaders, we seek to tell stories about the human side of leadership. Join us and share your story at www.99Humans.com

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