Claudine Pohl | How to Build a Team of Passionate People

As a leader you want your team to be filled with go getters who are ready to accomplish all tasks by the end of the day. But you also want a team of people who enjoy their work, strive to do their best, and actually care about helping others. 

In this episode I chat with the dynamic and energetic Claudine Pohl, the CEO of LemonEight. She joins us to share her incredible journey and insights on how to build a team of passionate people.

Claudine Pohl: A Journey of Resilience and Passion

• Claudine Pohl, founder and CEO of LemonEight, has a compelling background that combines business acumen with a passion for tourism.

• Raised in El Salvador during political turmoil, she faced significant personal challenges, including the assassination of her politician father and surviving a bomb attack meant for her mother.

• Claudine immigrated to Canada at nine, where she was raised by her mother and stepfather.

• Her love for tourism led her to study international business, starting her career in sales and training with companies like IBM.

• In 2020, after losing her job due to the pandemic, Claudine founded LemonEight, a training center for the cruise industry.

Finding and Nurturing Passionate Team Members

• Claudine shares her insights on how to attract and build a team of passionate individuals.

• She emphasizes the importance of listening to potential team members and tapping into their interests and motivations. 

• Claudine explains how asking the right questions and providing opportunities for exploration can help leaders identify and nurture passion within their teams.

Giving Back: A Core Value

• One of the standout aspects of Claudine's leadership is her commitment to giving back.

• From working pro bono with organizations like the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation to leaving a financial impact in the destinations they work with, Lemonade is about more than just business. 

• Claudine's focus on creating personal and financial impacts in the communities they touch is a core part of her company's values.

“But through that, you realize what is important. You realize you could have all the money in the world, but it won't mean anything if you're not here." - Claudine Pohl.

Resources

Claudine Pohl on LinkedIn

Claudine Pohl on Instagram

LemonEight

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