Eric Stine is the CEO of Elemica. Eric shares his transformative journey from aspiring politician to tech industry leader. We talk about a pivotal career moment at SAP reshaped his approach to sales and customer engagement, leading to a groundbreaking deal that redefined industry standards. Eric also reveals his philosophy of "aggressive humility", the power of admitting "I don't know" as a pathway to success, and the routines and tactics that have been key to his growth.
00:00:00 - From Law to Tech: Eric Stine's Unexpected Path
00:08:08 - The Art of Customer Preparation & Eric’s Core Values
00:13:53 - Navigating Career Transitions
00:15:05 - The Inflection Point: Eric’s Pivotal Career Deal
00:33:00 - Adding Humility to His Core Values
00:36:16 - How Eric deciphers and actions on feedback
00:40:51 - Learning from Mistakes and Missed Opportunities
00:42:15 - The Power of Reflection in Leadership
00:42:29 - The Importance of Considering Others' Perspectives
00:45:35 - How Running has impacted Eric’s Clarity and Decision-Making
00:50:02 - An unexpected lesson on friendship and coming out
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