Growing For It!

Growing For It
Growing For It!

Real, raw and honest stories from founders who are growing for it!

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  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    #2: Featuring Kim Scott - Balancing micromanagement and absentee management

    Episode 2 of Growing With It this time with Kim Scott In this episode Mik & Trav are joined by Kim Scott, author of "Radical Candor," and they discuss the importance of balancing care and challenge in management. Scott emphasizes the need to address power imbalances and build genuine relationships with direct reports. Scott shares her experiences, including a pivotal moment at Google where she learned the value of direct feedback. She also highlights the distinction between superstar and rockstar modes, advocating for fair treatment of all employees. Additionally, Scott addresses gender inequality, stressing the importance of addressing bias, prejudice, and bullying with empathy and clear communication. Take-aways: Radical candor is about caring personally and challenging directly to build trust and improve performance.Leaders must make time for both task-oriented work and nurturing relationships with their team.Providing timely, honest feedback is crucial to avoid negative impacts on the team and individual performance.Respecting all work and honoring both "superstar" and "rock star" modes of employee performance is important for building an inclusive culture.Addressing bias, prejudice, and bullying in the workplace requires vulnerability, empathy, and a commitment to creating a respectful environment for all. Chapters: Chapter 1: The Dilemma of Firing Bob [0:00:00 - 0:10:00] Chapter 2: The Inspiration Behind "Radical Candor" [0:10:01 - 0:20:00] Chapter 3: Mastering the Art of Radical Candor [0:20:01 - 0:35:00] Chapter 4: The Power of Honest Feedback [0:35:01 - 0:50:00] Chapter 5: Building an Accountable and Inclusive Culture [0:50:01 - 1:05:00] Chapter 6: Navigating Workplace Inequalities [1:05:01 - 1:20:00] If you wanna learn more about our "Founders" initiative, DM us the word PODCASH on our socials listed below: Mikkel on Insta: https://growing-for-it.captivate.fm/mikkel Travis on Insta: https://growing-for-it.captivate.fm/travis Be sure to check out Kim Scott om LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimm4/ Thanks to our sponsors: Shaping New Tomorrow State Energy Vestermark Consult

    1h 36m
  2. 1 NOV

    #1: Coffee Talks with Mik & Trav - The beginning of AirFlight

    Episode 1 of Growing For It - Coffee Talk #1 with Mik & Trav *Contains a sponsored segment* In this coffee talk and intro episode to the Growing For It Podcast, Mikkel and Travis take us through the steps of their entrepreneurial adventures. Mik and Trav are the co-founders of a company called Air Flight, which is building flying cars, flying cranes, and other flying vehicles. Mikkel's entrepreneurial journey began with a pivotal moment on a flight to a wedding in London, where he experienced a feeling of pure joy and adventure from the takeoff and wanted to recreate that in a flying vehicle. Driven by a strong belief and self-confidence that he could build anything, Mikkel started designing and prototyping a flying car. Mikkel and Trav met through a mastermind group in 2017 and bonded over their adventurous spirits and sports backgrounds, leading them to partner up and work on the flying car project. In late 2018, Mikkel's previous company ran into financial troubles due to a problematic construction project, leading to the company going bankrupt. This was a major setback, but with the encouragement of his partner Klaudia, Mikkel regained his motivation and decided to fully commit to building AirFlight, the company focused on developing flying vehicles. Mikkel and Trav are the co-founders of a company called AirFlight, which is building flying cars, flying cranes, and other flying vehicles. Mikkel's entrepreneurial journey began with a pivotal moment on a flight to a wedding in London, where he experienced a feeling of pure joy and adventure from the takeoff and wanted to recreate that in a flying vehicle. Driven by a strong belief and self-confidence that he could build anything, Mikkel started designing and prototyping a flying car. Mikkel and Trav met through a mastermind group in 2017 and bonded over their adventurous spirits and sports backgrounds, leading them to partner up and work on the flying car project. In late 2018, Mikkel's previous company ran into financial troubles due to a problematic construction project, leading to the company going bankrupt. This was a major setback, but with the encouragement of his wife Klaudia, Mikkel regained his motivation and decided to fully commit to building AirFlight, the company focused on developing flying vehicles. Key Takeaways: Mikkel's pivotal moment on the flight to London sparked his passion for creating a personal flying vehicle to recapture that sense of adventure and connection to the ground.Mikkel's strong self-belief and confidence in his ability to build anything drove him to pursue the flying car dream, even when it seemed unconventional.Mikkel and Trav's bond and shared mindset as adventurous, risk-taking entrepreneurs was a key factor in them partnering up on the AirFlight project.Mikkel's previous business failure and bankruptcy was a major setback, but his wife's encouragement helped him regain his motivation to keep pursuing the flying car vision.Mikkel's determination to never give up, even in the face of significant challenges, has been a defining characteristic in his entrepreneurial journey. Chapters: Chapter 1 - The Inception of AirFlight [0:00 - 5:40] Chapter 2 - Finding a Co-Founder [5:41 - 12:00] Chapter 3 - The Downfall and Rebirth [12:01 - 20:00] Chapter 4 - Committing to AirFlight [20:01 - 27:46] If you wanna learn more about our "Founders" initiative, DM us the word PODCASH on our socials listed below: Mikkel on Insta: https://growing-for-it.captivate.fm/mikkel Travis on Insta: a href="https://growing-for-it.captivate.fm/travis" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    28 min

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