In this episode, Jordan Yates interviews Sean Walters, the general manager of CAPTRON North America. They discuss Sean's early days at CAPTRON, focusing on brand awareness challenges and establishing a strong brand presence in Europe and North America. Sean shares his journey of leaving CAPTRON for a new opportunity, only to return after realizing the importance of supportive culture and leadership.

Sean emphasizes the value of failing fast, the importance of asking the right questions in interviews to ensure a good organizational fit, and the critical roles of transparency and genuine care in leadership. He also discusses CAPTRON's growth, hiring opportunities, and offers insights to listeners on career navigation.

Key Takeaways

• Brand Awareness: Building brand awareness is essential for startups and companies entering new markets, as demonstrated by CAPTRON's efforts in the mobility space.
• Culture and Leadership: Supportive culture and leadership are crucial for employee empowerment and satisfaction, highlighted by Sean's return to CAPTRON.
• Career Decisions: Reconsidering previous employment can be beneficial if it aligns better with personal and professional goals.
• Interview Questions: Asking about company culture and leadership during interviews can help ensure a better organizational fit.
• Leadership Qualities: Transparency, genuine care, and balancing autonomy with support are key to empowering teams without micromanaging.
• Opportunities: CAPTRON's expansion offers opportunities for those seeking roles in innovative and employee-focused companies.
• Sean Walters' experience underscores the importance of aligning with a company's values, the impact of leadership, and the courage to pursue professional growth.

Connect with Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanwalters1/

Follow CAPTRON North America:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/captron-na/

CAPTRON's Website: https://www.captron.com/

SPONSOR LINKS:
This Episode was brought to you by David Turner at Process & Automation Specialists.
https://processandautomation.com | Visit Process & Automation Specialists at The Assembly Show South in Nashville on May 1st & 2nd at Booth 1360! Reach out to David to get a special registration code for free registration!! Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-turner-enterprises/

Welcome our newest sponsor, CAPTRON, the cutting edge manufacturer of capacitive touch sensor solutions. Follow them on LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/captron-na )  or Check out their website ( https://www.captron.com/ ) 

Make sure to visit CAPTRON at Automate 2024 in Chicago, IL at booth 2886.  

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