Kurt Schmidt is the President and Partner at Foundry, a strategy and custom design software agency that helps transform businesses through digital tools and applications. Foundry was listed in INC 5,000 fastest growing companies for two years in a row, in 2020 and 2021.

He also hosts his own podcast, the Schmidt List which aims to inspire people who manage projects, build digital products, and lead teams in design and technology.

This is part 1 of my interview with him. In our discussion we cover:

• His leadership style when it comes to working with his team.

• The importance of showing his vulnerable side to the people working for him.

• Why over-communicating is the most honest approach that will give you the ability to have a good night's sleep.

• The reason why organizations should put an effort in management training to prepare people for the challenges that comes with leading a team.

• How to be an intentional leader and why intentional conversations are beneficial for establishing good working relationships with employees.

• The advice he gives to new leaders on how to lead more effectively.

• The significance of a mindset shift and forming bonds with one another in an organization.

…and so much more!!!

Stay tuned and share your comments down below

You can also check out my previous guesting in the Schmidt-List podcast with the topic on “The New Leadership Style 2021.” Link in the comment section:

Links: 

https://youtu.be/TpaxOeYTADw

Cantera Leadership:  https://www.canteraleadership.com/ 

Follow Ben on social media: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership 

Schmidt-List podcast: The New Leadership Style 2021 featuring Ben Dueck

https://youtu.be/w75_hHXNsm8?list=PL-PDaIvTGbC0JC_M4wUm5CKg4GX52_slX

To find out more about Kurt Schmidt, go here: 

Foundry: https://www.foundrymakes.com/ 

Schmidt-List: https://www.schmidt-list.com/