Most Important Skills For A Co-Founder And CEO At Ascender Systems
Jorge, as CEO in human capital, emphasizes that the most crucial skill is managing people effectively, focusing on communication, engagement, empowerment, inspiration, and motivation so that the team can "get the job done despite you not being there." Ultimately, the goal is to provide "good, clear direction" that allows the team to manage themselves, understanding that "humans you have to handle very, very carefully."
Leadership, Communication, Human Capital Management, Motivation, Teamwork
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Jorge Muniz
Co-Founder & CEO
Ascender Systems
United States Naval Academy United States Naval Academy
University of San Diego - Knauss School of Business University of San Diego - Knauss School of Business Master of Business Administration - MBAMaster of Business Administration - MBA
Engineering, IT, Math & Data
Technology
Strategic Management and Executive
Veteran
Video Highlights
1. Importance of clear and succinct vision: A CEO must articulate a clear vision so their team can operate effectively even in their absence.
2. Effective human capital management: Emphasizing the critical role of communication, engagement, and empowerment in managing people.
3. Inspiring and motivating a team: The ability to inspire and motivate employees is crucial for ensuring tasks are completed successfully, even without direct supervision.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
Without a doubt, we are working in the realm of human capital. It truly is how you talk to people, how you speak to them, how you engage them, and how you empower those that work for you.
It's about inspiring and motivating people to get the job done, even when you're not there. I really want to emphasize that last part.
If I don't put out a vision that is succinct, clear, and understood by my leads, there is no way I could ever go on vacation or drive my kids to school. I'd be stuck working every single day because I would have failed as a leader.
I would have failed to provide good, clear direction to help them manage their own time and schedules, so they know what needs to be done in my absence.
In short, the most important thing is managing human capital and making that your top priority. Air vehicles break down, but humans must be handled very carefully. Make that the most important thing you deal with.