The Entrepreneur Gene

In this episode of The Entrepreneur Gene, Laurie Barkman interviews Pete Schramm, Founder and CEO of Lattitude. A serial entrepreneur, award-winning speaker, and bestselling author of Pathfinders, Pete is on a mission to foster meaningful, sustainable relationships in the workplace. As the founder of Lattitude, he’s cultivating leadership and engagement through career mapping and mentorship software. The episode touches on challenges in the workplace, especially with hybrid and remote work environments. Pete also highlights the necessity of marketing, sales, and having a clear game plan in business while sharing his passion for connecting people and giving back through various nonprofits.

Takeaways:
  • Focus on having a wonderful team around you to create enterprise value. Communication and intentional belonging are key to keeping the team aligned and motivated.
  • Clearly and effectively communicate your game plan, start small with changes, but don't stop. Build trust and transparency with your team while managing change.
  • Consider building a personal board of advisors to guide and support your entrepreneurial journey. Seek mentors who can provide diverse perspectives and insights.
  • Regularly measure and understand the engagement, connection, and well-being of your team. Use tools like engagement surveys and share the results and planned actions.

Quote of the Show:
  • “ I followed what's in my heart and I’m moving forward to fill this gap and this need for the workplace of the future.” - Pete Schramm

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-schramm/ 
Website: https://golattitude.com/ 

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Creators and Guests

Host
Laurie Barkman
Producer
Rayanne Pruitt

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