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July 22, 2024 52 mins
John Hansen, CEO of Atana has started 8 different companies, exited some and closed others. He's exited to companies like Oracle and Marconi - We look at this journey of leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. He opens up about how technical challenges, failures, and humility have shaped his path. Connect with John Hansen here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjhansen/ Takeaways John Hansen's experiences and lessons learned as a CEO and leader The challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship The role of failure and humility in personal and professional growth The impact of teaching and learning on John's career Failures are valuable learning experiences that can lead to future success. Overnight success is rare and often overlooks the hardships and challenges faced along the way. The impact and legacy of one's work can be measured by the lives they touch and the success of those they've helped. Gen Z employees have unique strengths and challenges, and it's important to understand and support them. Perseverance, passion, and commitment are essential qualities for achieving success in any endeavor. Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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