This is a recap of Season 1 and introduction to Season 2.

In Episode 6, Karen Mangia shares her experiences from a career in the IT Industry in the US, to now leading an organization that helps companies stay competitive. Karen highlights the importance of understanding the Difference Between the Stated and Lived Culture of an Organization, Managing vs. Coaching People and Realizing You Are Not the One 'Making the Waves'.

In Episode 5 Neil Balwant talks about his experiences from the corporate world to building a company serving the wholesale automotive industry. Neil will talk about the Importance of Learning by Doing, the Power of Culture, and the Alignment of Personal Interests with Organizational Interests to Motivate Employees.

Ralph François discusses his approach to building a recruitment company that shifts the focus from individuals searching for jobs to matching individuals to jobs. He also shares his insights on how Competition Creates Brand Awareness, the Value of Continuous Learning, and the Importance of Finding Peace.

In this episode, Ryan Goldsman shares how he created an education company serving the Financial Services industry. Ryan talks about Creating a 'Closed Loop' business model, Standing-Out to Attract Customers and Structuring Your Company Around the Customer.

In this episode, we hear from Charles Johnson who made the switch from the luxury clothing industry to the artisanal bakery industry. Charles will talk about Paying Attention to the Nuts & Bolts of Business, the Power of Observation in Knowing Your Customers and Culture as a Competitive Advantage.

In this episode, we'll hear from Bulat Gazizoff who shares his experience in building a marketing agency. Learn from Bulat about Niching Down to Scale-Up, How to Scale Culture and the Importance of Celebrating Your Wins.

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