Joe Landolina, CEO and co-founder of Cresilon Inc., shared his journey from early chemistry experiments with his grandfather to creating a nine-figure medical device business. Joe's company developed a plant-based hemostatic gel that improves wound care and has saved over 50,000 pets' lives. Joe emphasized the importance of transparency, mentorship, and collaboration in building the business. Cresilon's success is attributed to a blend of experience and passion, and the company plans to extend its mission to human trauma care. Listen to his story and choose which action principle resonates with you today.

Action Principles

Pick one to do this week.

1. Experiment without expectations. New opportunities arise from taking risks. Those "happy little accidents" are great learning moments, too! ACTION: Experiment with something new this week and see what happens. It could be a different kind of social media post, a new product idea, or anything outside your normal routine.
2. Embrace a learning mindset. Take advantage of being a student or novice and ask for help from mentors. ACTION: Choose a question you have and ask someone who has experience for their input.
3. Create a diverse environment. Bring more diversity of thought and background to your team. ACTION: Connect with someone who has a different experience or background from you and build a genuine relationship.
4. Lead with transparency. A good leader embraces failure and concerns, viewing them as opportunities for growth. ACTION: Consider a recent failure and ask yourself what you learned from the experience. 

Guest Resources

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