Most Important Skills For A CEO At IRR Investments
Jessica, CEO at IRR Investments, emphasizes a positive attitude, exceeding expectations ("do a little bit extra"), and initiative as crucial skills. The ability to be open-minded, actively listen to others' perspectives, and learn from them is equally vital for success in their leadership role, illustrating a growth mindset developed through experience.
Positive Attitude, Solution Focus, Initiative, Open-mindedness, Active Listening
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Jessica Thumati
CEO
IRR Investments
University of Arizona
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Business & Related, Finance, Accounting
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Video Highlights
1. A positive and solution-focused attitude is crucial for success.
2. Going the extra mile and exceeding expectations demonstrates initiative and care.
3. Open-mindedness, active listening, and valuing diverse perspectives are essential for effective collaboration and problem-solving.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
Considering I have a couple of different skills, I think, without making it very technical, having the right attitude, being positive, and being solution-focused is really important. Adding value wherever you can also goes a long way.
If you can take it a step further and try to do a little bit extra, to exceed expectations, I think that also goes a long way. Having been a former employee and now employing people, when somebody takes that extra step, goes above and beyond, and takes initiative, I think it says a lot.
It really means that they care about their work and take pride in it. I also think being open-minded is important. As I've gotten older and more experienced, I feel like I don't know as much as I thought I did when I was younger.
Being open-minded to learning and hearing other people's perspectives and experiences is crucial. So, really listening – I try to talk very little and listen more – is key. Something you may think of in a certain way, somebody else is going to think of differently. They may be right, and you may be wrong, or together you may come up with an even better solution.
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