How To Balance Structure With Innovation In A Fully Remote Company  | Workleap Co-Founder & CEO Simon De Baene

How To Balance Structure With Innovation In A Fully Remote Company | Workleap Co-Founder & CEO Simon De Baene

Running a fully remote company while making sure you can deliver on short-term goals and long-term innovation is not an easy thing to do! In today's discussion I sit down with Workleap Co-founder and CEO Simon De Baene who shares hard-earned lessons in leadership from 18 years of building a successful company. He dives into frameworks for maintaining innovation as the company grows, and the importance of delegating without losing control. Simon also offers a candid look at both his strengths and weaknesses as a leader. You will learn the value of authenticity and humility at the top, as well as how to improve at having difficult conversations around accountability.

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