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The Action Catalyst
Decision Sprint, with Atif Rafiq (Leadership, Digital, Technology, Teams)
May 9, 2023
Atif Rafiq, accomplished C-Suite leader reflects on starting a bank in elementary school, the power of raw curiosity, becoming the first Chief Digital Officer in the Fortune 500, digitizing fast food, and lessons learned from CEOs of McDonalds, Volvo, and Amazon.
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- Curiosity and asking the right questions can lead to uncovering the truth and discovering promising ideas.
- Remaining adaptable and focusing on one important task at a time can greatly contribute to success in one's career.
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Atif Rafik's Early Business Endeavors
Atif Rafik shares how his interest in business started as early as elementary school, where he attempted to start a bank. However, his scheme didn't work out when he didn't understand compound interest and had to borrow money. He also recalls being influenced by his dad's small business and a teacher's paper on the stock market, which planted the seeds for his future career.
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