Level Up: From CEO to a Leader. With Dāvis Siksnāns / Printful and Ieva Treija / Labs of Latvia

Dāvis Siksnāns

Join Dāvis Siksnāns, CEO of Printful, and Ieva Treija, Labs of Latvia, as they share leadership lessons on building strong teams, crisis preparedness, and innovation in a rapidly changing market.

Key takeaways
    1. Build a strong team: According to Dāvis Siksnāns, a good leader should empower their team and not be afraid to make mistakes.
    1. Be prepared for crisis: Printful was prepared for the pandemic by setting up remote work options and testing remote work strategies two weeks before the pandemic started.
    1. Carry on learning and reading: Dāvis emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and reading for personal and professional growth.
    1. Focus on strategy: Communication and strategy are key to overcoming challenges, not just technology or logistics.
    1. Empower team members: As a CEO or leader, it’s essential to empower team members, allowing them to take ownership and make decisions.
    1. Practice remote work: Printful has found remote work to be a successful strategy, with many team members working from home.
    1. Invest in the right team: Dāvis believes that investing in a good team is crucial, especially in times of crisis.
    1. Adapt to new situations: Be prepared to adapt to new situations and challenges.
    1. Focus on sustainability: Printful aims to sell products sustainably on demand globally.
    1. Maintain in-person connections: While remote work can be effective, it’s still important to maintain in-person connections.
    1. Learn from mistakes: Acknowledge and learn from mistakes, rather than trying to hide or cover them up.
    1. Continuous evaluation of strategy: Continuously evaluate and adapt strategy to stay ahead in the changing market.
    1. Inspiring leaders: Dāvis is inspired by leaders like Bezos and the way they build their businesses.
    1. Strong partnerships: Build strong partnerships and relationships, both internally and externally.
    1. Long-term perspective: Focus on a long-term perspective, rather than just short-term gains.
    1. Diversify and adapt: Be prepared to diversify and adapt to changes in the market and economy.
    1. Lean on experts: Lean on experts and advisors for guidance and support.
    1. Focus on innovation: Printful focuses on innovation and staying ahead of the curve in their industry.

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