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Javier Cuesta

CEO Wisdom Podcast · Bedford and Bailey · 2023-07-19

About

I'm originally from Spain and at that point I was kind of opening up a new office from multinational that I was working with and since then um I'd be in operating in the US market um uh or from the U.

Best quotes

the secret about coaching is that the coaching needs to be open to coaching if someone is not open to coaching this is not he or she is not going to be coachable right obviously

if you are in credit transition I always recommend not to get the first job but to get the best project for your career because sometimes Executives at that level they just take one job

if we are spending eight hours a day or ten hours a day doing the work that we love to better work on something that we really love um and we are really passionate about

if family makes you happy then spend time with family if the score makes you happy and it's spontaneously then you know whatever your pleasure are make sure they integrated in your

FAQ

What is the most important requirement for someone to be coached effectively?

According to Javier Cuesta, the individual must be open to the process, as someone who is not open to coaching will not be coachable.

How does Javier Cuesta view the role of active listening in leadership?

He considers active listening a critical skill set for being a good leader and notes that it can be developed through work with a coach once a professional is aware of the need to improve.

What advice does Javier give to executives who are currently in a career transition?

He recommends that executives avoid simply taking the first job offered and instead focus on finding the best project for their career that provides personal satisfaction and passion.

How can a CEO maintain a work-life balance while pursuing aggressive goals?

Javier suggests setting clear annual goals and then creating a strategy that integrates personal motivations, such as family time or sports, into the professional plan.

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