#22 Andres Angelani Wizeline CEO, value, career, consulting mindset, AI, innovation

Summary

Andres Angelani, the CEO of Wizeline, shares his journey to becoming the CEO and the challenges he faces in scaling the company. He emphasizes the importance of articulating value to clients and developing a consulting mindset. He also discusses the significance of building a strong team and the qualities of a great employee. Andres highlights the need for personalized development and the importance of discovering one's strengths. He envisions Wiseline adapting to the changing landscape of the service industry and leveraging AI to create innovative solutions. Andres Angelani discusses the changing nature of services and the opportunities it presents for WiseLine. He emphasizes the importance of being agile and innovative, which is easier for a mid-size company like Wizeline compared to larger companies. He also highlights the three dimensions of WiseLine's approach to AI: readiness, results, and responsibility. Andres shares his personal career advice of being bold and taking risks. He also talks about the key habits and skills necessary for professional success, such as clarity of vision, engagement, and relentless execution. Finally, he discusses the challenges he has faced in his career, particularly the impact of frequent moves on his personal life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background 03:03 Building a Strong Team and Embracing Change 07:09 Starting Wizeline in Colombia 13:52 Growing Wizeline from 0 to 200 People 20:18 Current Challenges as a Leader in Wizeline 24:09 Opportunities for Growth in Wizeline Colombia 26:21 Innovation in Wizeline 28:42 Keys to Success 34:45 Building a Successful Career: Doing Great Work and Engaging with Others 42:02 The Power of Mentors: Finding Guidance and Investing in Personal Development 49:43 Effective Communication: Knowing Your Audience and Communicating Value 52:46 Balancing Work and Personal Life: Prioritizing and Involving Family 58:54 Becoming a Doer: Taking Initiative and Getting Things Done

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Takeaways

00:00 Introduction of Andres Angelani 05:18 Challenges of Being a CEO 08:07 Articulating Value and Consulting Mindset 10:26 Building a Strong Team and Fostering Growth Mindset 16:22 Discovering Strengths and Personalizing Development 19:16 Adapting to the Changing Service Industry 27:19 Vision for Wizeline and Future Growth 30:16 Wizeline's Three-Dimensional Approach to AI: Readiness, Results, and Responsibility 36:08 Career Advice: Be Bold and Take Risks 41:12 Key Habits for Professional Success: Clarity of Vision, Engagement, and Relentless Execution 44:47 Challenges in a Career: Balancing Personal and Professional Life

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Resources and Links

Andres Angelani https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresangelani/ Transforming While Performing: A Practical Guide to Being Digital https://www.amazon.com/Andres-Angelani/dp/1944903607?ref_=ast_author_dp The Meaning Revolution: The Power of Transcendent Leadership, Fred Kofman https://a.co/d/1T9wZFa

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