Hunters and Unicorns

How to Thrive in FIRST-LINE Leadership w/ Zahir Abdelouhab

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In this insightful episode of Hunters & Unicorns, Simon and Ollie sit down with Zahir Abdelouhab, SVP EMEA at Navan, to discuss first-line leadership—the toughest role in software sales. Zahir shares his personal journey, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he learned to thrive as a first-line leader. This is his playbook. 🎓 Key Topics Covered:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:25 Why First-Line Leadership Is the Hardest Role
  • 03:49 Challenges in Transitioning to Leadership
  • 06:01 From Super Sales to People-Centric Leadership
  • 10:52 Embracing Failure
  • 15:32 Developing a Unique Leadership Style
  • 20:23 The Key to Building High-Performing Teams
  • 25:55 Choosing the Right Company for Career Growth
  • 27:45 Navigating Career Milestones and Staying Competitive

    • 🙌 Thanks for listening! This episode was hosted by Simon Kouttis and Ollie Kuehne, founders of Hunters & Unicorns, and edited by our friends at VideoScale.pro. If you enjoyed this episode, please drop a like/share and subscribe to our channel! 🔗 Episode's Links:

    • Zahir on LinkedIn:   / example  
    • Navan website: http://navan.com

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        • 🔔 Notable Quotes:

        • "Leadership isn't about results; it's about developing people."
        • "Slow down, focus on people, and the results will come naturally."
        • "You don’t choose when you're ready—your performance speaks for itself."
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