Building a Thousand-Year Company | Waleed Bekheet Founder & CEO at Protagona

In this episode, Waleed Bekheet, the Founder and CEO of Protagona. Waleed shares his background in engineering and consulting, and how he transitioned into building his own company. He discusses the importance of building a team with complementary skills and creating an environment that allows individuals to stretch and grow. Waleed also emphasizes the significance of understanding individual motivations and utilizing core values to enhance employee engagement and fulfillment. In this conversation, Waleed and Sean discuss the importance of intent and intention in leadership, the different perspectives on winning, and how to motivate different teams. They also explore the idea of building a community rather than just a company, the importance of leaving a legacy, and the role of kindness in success.

Takeaways
Building a successful team requires hiring individuals who are motivated to grow and learn, even if they are not fully experienced in their next role.
Creating an environment that allows individuals to stretch and grow is essential for personal and professional development.
Core values should be individualized and owned by each team member, allowing them to define what the values mean to them.
Building a team with complementary skills and personalities is crucial for success, as it allows for a balance between innovation and execution. Set clear intentions and commit to them in order to achieve success.
Different individuals and teams have different perspectives on winning, so it's important to understand and align with their motivations.
Motivate different teams in different ways based on their unique goals and values.
Building a community and leaving a legacy are more fulfilling and impactful than just building a company.
Kindness plays a role in success by creating a positive and empowering environment.