Leading with Empathy: CEO Drew Sechrist on key org design decisions and navigating a down-size

Update: 2024-06-24

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Drew Sechrist, CEO of Connect the Dots, discusses the challenges of organizational design and the importance of empathy in leadership. He shares his experience of having to lay off 20% of his company, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and support for affected team members. Sechrist also highlights the benefits of having a geographically diverse team, with operations in both the United States and Serbia, and how the company has adapted to remote work.

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Leading with Empathy: CEO Drew Sechrist on key org design decisions and navigating a down-size

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Leading with Empathy: CEO Drew Sechrist on key org design decisions and navigating a down-size