When I met Dariusz Respondek for the first time a few years ago, I was impressed by his cordiality and openness. A wide smile, a strong handshake, an instant shortening of the distance and after 10 minutes of conversation – a feeling that we have known each other for years. Even then, I was sure that Dariusz is a master of building relationships…
There’s no question that risk-taking is an indispensable part of leadership. When we look at leaders who are making a real impact, we see that they have the courage to venture into the unknown while others patiently await a better time, ideal circumstances, or assured results. They are willing to take certain risks because they know that indecisiveness and pessimism deters opportunity.