Growth Sparker with Ricardo Araújo

Epochal Growth | Empowering Leaders to Create Transformative Change

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How do cultural differences and individual motivations shape our impact in a global and remote work environment? In Episode 10 of Epochal Growth, host Sarah Caminiti sits down with Ricardo Araújo to explore these themes and more. Ricardo shares his journey of launching a coding course to tackle unemployment in Portugal, resulting in thousands of new jobs. The conversation highlights the importance of creating safe spaces, empowering others, and thinking big to make a positive difference.

Ricardo discusses the significance of understanding the context of others, especially in remote work settings, and the role of intentional communication in building trust. They touch on the impact of changing seasons on mood and work dynamics, emphasizing the need for empathy and awareness in leadership. Ricardo's stories of sparking growth in others illustrate how having a purpose and treating others with kindness can lead to transformative outcomes.

Tune in to discover how thinking big and investing in education can create positive social impact. Learn how creating an environment where everyone can shine and practicing intentional communication can lead to better relationships and success. Join us for an inspiring conversation on being impactful and changing lives for the better.

Key Takeaways:

Understanding the context and motivations of individuals is crucial in a global and remote work environment.

Creating safe spaces and empowering others can lead to positive outcomes and success.

Thinking big and taking action can make a significant impact, even if it starts with just one person.

Cultural differences play a role in communication and trust-building, and it's important to be aware of and respect these differences.

The changing seasons can affect people's mood, energy levels, and communication styles, which can impact work dynamics.

Investing in education and providing opportunities can transform lives and create a positive social impact.

Quotes:

"Understanding the context is really critical for your success as a person that leads others and manages."

"You are what you build, and it's not about the money or material possessions, but the impact you have on others."

"Creating an environment where each person can shine if given the space to shine."

"Growth Sparker, that's my nickname."

"Knowing that someone sees you for you and then you give that back to people every time that happens."

"Putting change and growth movement, where we think about people, where we think about individuals in a scalable way, but touch each other with kindness."

“Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”
- Barack Obama