46 min

#8 Product Design Leader Samuel Blank (Empathy and Clear Communication is what sets great leaders apart‪)‬ Leader Scout

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Sam Blank shares his impressive career journey in product design, starting from studying industrial design to working at a multinational organisation that designs and manufactures toys for McDonald's. He emphasises the importance of taking advantage of placement years and being persistent in securing opportunities. Sam also discusses the challenges and rewards of transitioning from a creative role to a leadership role, including the need for empathy, effective communication, and recognising one's unique value as a leader.

Sam Blank shares his impressive career journey in product design, starting from studying industrial design to working at a multinational organisation that designs and manufactures toys for McDonald's. He emphasises the importance of taking advantage of placement years and being persistent in securing opportunities. Sam also discusses the challenges and rewards of transitioning from a creative role to a leadership role, including the need for empathy, effective communication, and recognising one's unique value as a leader.

46 min