The Power of Vulnerability and Self-Improvement in Entrepreneurship: An Interview with Kelly Siegel
Season 2, Episode 14, Nov 09, 2023, 12:00 PM
Entrepreneur Kelly Siegel, CEO of National Technology Management (NTM), shares his inspiring journey from a challenging upbringing to achieving business success. Through hard work, learning from failures, and a focus on education and emotional intelligence, Kelly has experienced personal and professional growth. He discusses the evolution of the IT industry, the power of effective communication, and the role of personal development in his success. Furthermore, Kelly reveals his passion for giving back and making a significant impact through charitable donations. Learn how vulnerability, hard work, and self-improvement can transform your own entrepreneurial path.
Key Points
Key Points
- Kelly Siegel's first business was a paper route that taught him valuable sales skills and the importance of survival.
- Effective communication: Kelly highlights the importance of responding rather than reacting and practicing emotional intelligence.
- The bigger the problem you solve, the more successful you'll be in business.
- Having a mentor or business coach can greatly benefit your entrepreneurial journey by providing guidance and support.
- Core values are paramount in decision making, as they give you a baseline for making choices that align with who you are and where you want to go.
- A partnership can be beneficial if both parties are in complete alignment and clearly defined roles are established.
- Embrace the fact that there is always more to learn.
Best Quotes
- "Your problems are not unique and the limiting beliefs you have in your head are not unique. We all have 'em."
- "If you're honest and you have integrity, you don't need to tell anybody. Your actions show that."
- "When you put standards in your life and in your business, people and companies will exit themselves out because they're no longer in alignment with you."
- "You don't know what you don't know. And most of what you know is wrong."