Sani's 5 + 1 Traits of Great Optimizers: Humility, Empathy, and the Courage to Fail

In this episode of the GMS Podcast, Julia and André sit down with Slobodan "Sani" Manic, host of the NoHacks podcast and an experienced web optimization specialist. Sani has spent over a decade interviewing top experimentation experts and refining his own approach to CRO, performance optimization, and web analytics.

Join us as Sani shares his journey, the key traits of successful optimizers, and how experimentation principles can transform not just businesses, but also personal growth.

Listeners will discover Sani's unique insights into building meaningful connections, mastering critical thinking, and why humbleness is the cornerstone of great optimizers. Plus, learn how Sani applies an experimentation mindset to real-life challenges and hear his candid thoughts on the role of empathy, communication, and even childhood curiosity in driving success.

Here's what you'll learn from listening to this podcast in a nutshell:

• The Top Traits of Successful Optimizers: Why humbleness, empathy, and communication skills are more vital than technical expertise
• Building Networks with Purpose: How to proactively connect with peers and mentors in both virtual and real-world settings
• Experimentation as a Life Philosophy: Using optimization principles to improve personal and professional life
• Overcoming Barriers: Practical advice for navigating workplace politics and working in remote environments
• Learning from Failure: Why the willingness to be wrong is key to growth and success

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Want to meet Sani in person? Join us at the growth-minded SUPERHEROES event on June 18, 2025, in Frankfurt! Tickets are available now at www.growthmindedsuperheroes.com