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Episode Description
In this episode, we welcome Stelios Eliakis, Co-Founder and CEO of Sleed. We talk about the company’s journey in the digital marketing space, the importance of leadership, the value of continuous learning, managing multigenerational teams, and how a leader’s inner calm can influence an entire organization. Through personal experiences and strategic insights, Mr. Eliakis shares valuable lessons on creating a healthy work environment and how leadership evolves in a constantly changing professional landscape.
Time Stamps
00:00 Welcome & introduction with a few words about Sleed
05:30 In your opinion, what were the key factors that contributed to your success in such a demanding industry?
10:54 In a dynamic field like yours, how important do you think it is for someone to unlearn and redefine their knowledge? Do you see this in your team?
19:11 How do you view the role of a leader when it comes to empowering people, shaping company culture, and creating structured development programs that truly support employee growth?
21:25 How do you manage the different generations in your company, given the varying values and expectations between younger and more experienced professionals?
24:25 How do you approach the employee experience? What’s your perspective on the importance of daily interactions, behavior, and feedback?
29:13 Do you believe that having structured systems has contributed to Sleed’s growth? If so, in what ways?
32:54 The sense of calm you project – is it something innate, or did it develop through your entrepreneurial journey?
36:03 Do you believe that this calmness has shaped the way your company and team operate?
37:16 Despite being different personalities, how do you and your leadership team maintain alignment and a shared direction?
38:57 How have you personally evolved as a leader since 2010? What has changed in the way you lead, and what no longer works the way it used to?
44:03 If you could change something in the education system, what would it be to better prepare people for the industry you work in?
57:15 Closing thoughts
Guest Information
Stelios Eliakis is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sleed, a leading digital marketing agency in Greece with 150+ employees and 235+ awards. He’s also a Partner at UniFund, an €80M fund supporting innovation in the Greek tech and university ecosystem. With a strong background in e-business and scaling teams, Stelios has been recognized with the Young Entrepreneurship Award and listed in Fortune’s “40 under 40.”
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