Ramli John - Founder of Delight Path, shares core memories from his teenage years that inspired his entrepreneurial journey. Explores how attaching his worth to his achievements was making him act like a jerk. Shares stories from the worst boss he ever had. And discusses the toughest feedback that he’s received (and what he’s doing about it).

Ramli opens up about:

1. Seeing his dad get laid off after 15 years and how that shook his belief in relying on one employer.

2. A CEO screaming at their CTO and team members, creating a toxic work environment that pushed Ramli to leave.

3. Ramli's realization that he was emulating Steve Jobs' harsh behavior and treating people poorly, which led him to seek therapy for a healthier approach to work and life.

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Ramli’s new venture: Delight Path

(06:26) Ramli’s core childhood memory: layoffs are brutal

(08:23) The emotional impact of his dad's layoff and starting his consulting business

(18:59) Pressure to rush and overwork leads to mistreatment of others

(22:52) The importance of therapy in overcoming our flat slides

(28:20) Discussing the need for quiet reflection and the book "Quiet" by Susan Cain

(30:58) Ramli’s screamer CEO and sitting in a toxic work environment

(38:52) Tough feedback and learning to speak up as an introvert

Resources:

Connect with Ramli:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramlijohn/

Delight Path: https://www.delightpath.com/

Product-Led Onboarding Book: https://productled.com/book/onboarding

Connect with Andrew:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcapland/

Hire Andrew as your coach: https://deliveringvalue.co/coaching

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