Peter Deitz (he/him), Co-founder of Unwrapit and one of the inaugural trustees of Grantbook's Employee Ownership Trust.

Summary:

Kai and Peter explore the evolving landscape of employee ownership trusts and the importance of building impactful businesses. They discuss the significance of personal growth for founders, the role of therapy versus coaching, and the necessity of decentralizing leadership in startups.

The conversation emphasizes the value of relationships, the search for co-founders, and the lessons that nature can teach us about patience and resilience in business. Ultimately, they highlight the need for businesses to serve a greater purpose beyond profit, advocating for a more thoughtful and human-centred approach to entrepreneurship.

Takeaways:

• Employee ownership trusts are gaining traction in Canada.
• Building relationships is crucial for startup success.
• Personal growth is essential for effective leadership.
• Therapy can complement coaching for founders.
• Decentralizing leadership can empower teams.
• Finding the right co-founders is key to success.
• Learning and unlearning are vital for leaders.
• Business should serve a greater purpose than profit.
• Slowness can lead to better outcomes in business.
• Nature offers valuable lessons for business practices.

Guest Links:

• Peter's LinkedIn
• Unwrapit
• Grantbook

Work Well Links & Resources:

• Kai's LinkedIn
• Work Well Principles
• Subscribe to the Work Well community
• Work Well TikTok: @3bears.inc