High Stakes Leadership: Adam Pliska on Leading (CEO of World Poker Tour)

In the world of poker, as in business, it's not just about the cards you're dealt but how you play them—Adam Pliska shows us how to lead with every hand.

In this episode of The Takeover, we are beyond excited to have Adam Pliska, President and CEO of the World Poker Tour (WPT), joining us. If you don’t know Adam yet, you’re in for a treat. Under his leadership, WPT has exploded in popularity, hosting events on six continents and handing out over a billion dollars in prizes in its 21-year run.

We’ll dive deep into the theme of leadership with Adam. His journey with World Poker Tour is packed with lessons on how to grow and lead an organization to new heights. Adam’s experience is a goldmine for entrepreneurs at any stage, whether you're just starting out or looking to scale up. We know how crucial leadership and company culture are, and who better to learn from than someone who’s navigated the high-stakes world of poker with such success?

So lock in on this episode and get ready to soak up some serious wisdom from one of the poker industry's most influential leaders. This episode is full of actionable tips that can help you elevate your game, no matter what business you're in. Don’t miss it!

We'll dive into: 

• 03:04: When did Adam know he wanted to be a leader
• 05:38: Adam's mentors growing up
• 10:49: How Adam got started with World Poker Tour
• 14:35: Becoming World Poker Tour's Longest-Running CEO
• 18:07: Delegating to focus on higher leverage tasks 
• 29:11: How Adam has created their company culture in WPT
• 33:38: How does WPT maintain their start-up mentality 
• 37:40: How Adam attracts and keeps talent
• 40:57: Challenges faced
• 43:15: Adam on winning 

Connect with Adam and WPT!
Instagram: @adam.pliska
WPT instagram: @worldpokertour
WPT website: https://wpt.com/ 

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