Passion vs problem solving: which is more important for your career? - with Christopher Volk

Nov 7, 2023

Christopher Volk, commercial banker and entrepreneur, discusses the importance of effective business models, employee happiness, and finding your skill. He explores the connection between leadership and starting a business, navigating career ruts, and overcoming fear and insecurities. The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to take action and start their own business.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The Integration of People into the Business Model

02:27 • 8min

The Importance of Employee Happiness and Finding Your Skill

10:57 • 19min

The Connection Between Leadership and Starting a Business

30:02 • 8min

Navigating Career Ruts and Pursuing True Passions

38:16 • 2min

Overcoming Fear and Insecurities to Drive Success

40:39 • 2min

Wrapping up the episode and encouraging listeners to take action

43:00 • 2min

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#166: Christopher Volk is a commercial banker, entrepreneur, and business leader. He explains the skills you need to succeed in business, ways to get different career experiences, and how to make sure you’re ready for any opportunity that comes your way.

What you'll learn

[1:32] How to get the motivation to write a book and the reasons to write a book.
[2:36] Why Chris wrote a book about business and wealth creation.
[4:02] The six variables of businesses.
[5:45] The value of people in business.
[7:30] What young people want in business and what companies need to work.
[9:25] The key priorities companies have.
[10:58] Using staff satisfaction as a measurement of company success.
[11:55] Why most financially successful people aren’t following their childhood passion.
[15:02] How to find out what you’re good at.
[16:06] The motivation to become a commercial banker.
[16:55] The benefits of learning about business at a young age.
[18:36] How to be deliberate with your career choices.
[20:40] Why sales skills are so critical.
[22:20] How employers respond to people who have worked in multiple different career fields.
[25:41] The benefits of getting a new role in the same business rather than changing companies.
[28:18] The impact AI will have on people at the beginning of their careers.
[30:28] Why all business owners need to have leadership skills.
[33:45] Different forms of leadership.
[37:00] The rise of the gig economy and the opportunities this brings.
[38:56] How to get out of a career rut.
[41:00] The one trait all leaders share.

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https://changeworklife.com/passion-vs-problem-solving-which-is-more-important-for-your-career/

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