Succession Stories EP202: Embracing Heliotropic Leadership with Dr. Harry Cohen - The Entrepreneur Gene Series

“Have the confidence to say, "I believe in my mission and my purpose, and no matter what is in front of me, I will overcome those obstacles.” - Dr. Harry Cohen

Host Laurie Barkman interviews Harry Cohen, President and CEO of Sunny Owl Productions and author of “Be the Sun, Not the Salt.”

Learn the essential traits that differentiate entrepreneurs — like the ability to tolerate risk and navigate ambiguity, and the significance of instilling an entrepreneurial culture in both large corporations and family-owned businesses by having positive energy in your leadership.

Catch Harry's advice how to foster kindness both in oneself and towards others.

Takeaways:

• To succeed, entrepreneurs must tolerate risk, ambiguity, and difficulty. Cultivate a belief in your mission and purpose, and maintain confidence that you will overcome obstacles.

• Aim to create a positive impact on those around you. Be the "sun" not the "salt" by fostering psychological safety and making people feel valued and motivated.

• Use rituals and positive self-talk to maintain a confident and optimistic mindset before key moments, like giving presentations or meeting with clients.

• Whether in a corporate or family-owned business, cultivating a supportive and innovative culture is crucial. Encourage risk-taking and learning from failures rather than punishing them.

Watch the full YouTube Episode here:

Connect with Harry Cohen:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-cohen-2594841/

Website: https://bethesunnotthesalt.com/

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