S13E10: Enjoying the power of the discomfort zone, with David Engel (CEO, Drake and Farrell)
August 10, 2023
"You only need two things, an unbreakable will, and limitless endurance!"
We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with David Engel, CEO of Drake & Farrell. David has over 20 years of leadership experience across small, medium, and large enterprises. He co-founded 3 companies and successfully built from scratch, re-structured, and grew companies and corporate divisions in Europe and North America. Drake & Farrell is a European leader in reverse logistics, particularly in the telecoms and EV charging sector, and is on a mission to dramatically reduce electronic waste across the world.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
- How David got clear on the inspiring mission he (and his business) was on.
- The impact of trusted CEO peers on his own journey.
- The power of scheduling "big" and "little" things (but not "medium" things).
- Being comfortable with the discomfort zone, and "not being the smartest person in the room".
- The most powerful area to focus your strategy on.
Resources/sources mentioned:
- Drake & Farrell website. (https://drakeandfarrell.com/)
- The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast (https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)
- Rivendell CEO community (https://xquadrant.com/services/ceo-mastermind/)
- Join Rivendell, the exclusive group of top CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world. Visit xquadrant.com/services to learn more and take your leadership to the next level.
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