Judit Petho, a seasoned executive with a multifaceted career spanning roles as a lawyer, global CEO, and startup leader, joins Evgeny to discuss her journey from corporate law to leading one of the world's largest consultancy firms, and then to turning around and scaling startups. She emphasises the importance of adaptability, understanding business resources and people management at different levels of company scale. Judith shares insights on the critical role of soft skills in leadership, the challenges of managing investor relations and transformation projects, and the evolving dynamics of leadership in remote and hybrid work environments. 

00:00 Introduction

01:05 Judit's Professional Background

09:32 Fixed vs Beginner's Mindset

15:01 CEO: Same Title, Three Different Jobs

18:17 Role of a COO

24:03 The Job of a CEO

34:10 The Importance of Soft Skills

44:11 The Importance of Listening

47:17 Building Soft Skills in a Hybrid World

58:34 Final Reflections

Find Judit Petho at juditpetho.com.

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