Welcome to our 100th episode and the first - in English!

We are interviewing Laurentiu Matei - ERP&BI Director in eMAG - one of the largest eCommerce companies in our part of Europe. He started just like many of us - as a nerd, excited with early computers (ZX Spectrum in his case).

Then he went through a typical career path - from the developer, through team leader, manager of managers, and now - he leads a division that delivers crucial information for large a corporation to navigate the rough seas of multinational business.

On a personal note, at one point in time, Laurentiu was the manager and mentor for both Krzysztof and Paweł.

In this episode, Laurentiu offers real gems of knowledge - how to shape your career path, work with people and business, be prepared for anything that comes your way - and many more!

Gość odcinka:

Laurentiu Matei - ERP&BI Director in eMAG:

As an accomplished and innovative tech leader with a wealth of expertise in the internet industry, I have specialized in diverse domains like e-commerce, finance, and email marketing.

My approach to leadership revolves around enabling teams to succeed by setting clear goals, experimenting with cutting-edge technologies, and fostering a positive and engaging work culture.

I value the unique perspectives and abilities that each team member brings to the table, and believe that diversity is a key ingredient for success. By creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to share their ideas and skills, I have consistently driven exceptional results and established long-lasting collaborations.

Z tego odcinka dowiesz się:

- How to shape your path from specialist to technical leader?
- What to do when you need to learn fast about new things?
- How to be ready for anything that comes your way?
- How to navigate bullshit and get to the point?

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Agenda:

(00:00) - Intro
(00:21) - Introduction
(01:05) - Who is our today’s guest?
(02:17) - Start of the interview
(03:21) - Journey from passion to the IT Director role
(05:31) - What is the difference between technical and leadership roles?
(07:01) - How to learn about managing people?
(07:49) - What can shock you the most when you become a leader?
(09:28) - Why should leaders understand the business?
(12:33) - How big was the team Laurentiu led at the beginning of his career?
(13:06) - What is the way from a Team Leader to the Department Director?
(14:38) - What is the main difference between managing developers and managers?
(16:39) - How to cut the bullshit and get the real information?
(19:56) - Not all people will work as you
(22:13) - How to manage your career path?
(26:09) - Is it possible to be prepared for a higher role?
(27:15) - What would be worth knowing when you started your journey?
(27:56) - Why should you look at your comfort zone?
(29:21) - Where can you find Laurentiu?
(29:39) - Summary

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