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Rise and Play Podcast

121. Why I Founded A Company At The 'Worst' Time Of The Industry

Apr 30, 2024
Sophie Vo, founder of Rise and Play, shares her journey of starting a game company in 2024. She discusses facing skepticism, embracing challenges, continuous learning, team dynamics, effective leadership, and building trust. The conversation highlights strategies for navigating business crises, turning constraints into opportunities, and the importance of making tough decisions as a CEO.
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  • Building trust through empathy leads to stronger team connections and effective conflict resolutions.
  • Embracing challenges and constraints fosters innovation, driving continuous learning and adaptation in leadership roles.

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Building Trust Through Understanding and Conflict Resolution

Building trust within a team is emphasized through understanding each other on a human level, addressing fears about company building, and navigating hard conversations. Trust is forged through empathy and showing understanding even during difficult discussions, leading to stronger connections and more effective conflict resolutions.

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