What different choices would fintech CEOs make in their leadership strategies if they could turn back time?
- Part of the CEO journey also involves reflecting on leadership decisions, both past and present, to recognize areas for improvement. This reflection is not about dwelling on past actions but about identifying better ways to navigate challenges with the knowledge gained over time and using that insight to guide future decisions.
- The second chapter of 'The Journey to Leadership' series explores the 'what ifs' in the decisions these six fintech CEOs would have reconsidered if they could start over.
This story is the second part of the series, ‘The Journey to Leadership’, spotlighting six fintech CEOs and their individual journeys. The second chapter of this series explores the ‘what ifs’ in the decisions these six fintech CEOs would have reconsidered if they could start over. Although a strategy that succeeded for one might not apply to another, sharing their reflections signifies how understanding and addressing individual strengths and weaknesses can lead to more successful outcomes.
Learning the ropes of the CEO role requires blending and balancing external guidance with personal experiences. Part of this journey also involves reflecting on leadership decisions, both past and present, to recognize areas for improvement. This reflection is not about dwelling on past actions but about identifying better ways to navigate challenges with the knowledge gained over time and using that insight to guide future decisions.
One thing at a time and the Covid-19 chapter
Timing is critical when making decisions, according to Stephany Kirkpatrick, CEO and founder of Orum.
“The timing of when we founded Orum has a lot to do with my answer, because I think it would look different in another setting, but we’re essentially a pandemic baby — born in late 2019,” said Kirkpatrick.
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