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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, hosts Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan sit down with Richard Blank, CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center. From Philadelphia roots to building a thriving business in Central America, Richard’s story is about resilience, authenticity, and the courage to take the “tortoise approach” in life and business.
Richard shares why self-analysis is the key to self-awareness and how leaders can use reflection, empathy, and authenticity to build stronger teams. He opens up about:
How studying Spanish shaped his career and led him to Costa Rica
Why hiring for attitude beats hiring for skill
How pinball machines and arcade games became a secret weapon for reducing turnover
The importance of asking the right questions in interviews to uncover real character
How self-analysis, empathy, and authenticity drive both personal and professional growth
---------------------------------------------------------- Be a Guest: Are you a successful Naples-area business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at Driven: Unscripted Success and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.
Richard shares why self-analysis is the key to self-awareness and how leaders can use reflection, empathy, and authenticity to build stronger teams. He opens up about:
How studying Spanish shaped his career and led him to Costa Rica
Why hiring for attitude beats hiring for skill
How pinball machines and arcade games became a secret weapon for reducing turnover
The importance of asking the right questions in interviews to uncover real character
How self-analysis, empathy, and authenticity drive both personal and professional growth
---------------------------------------------------------- Be a Guest: Are you a successful Naples-area business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at Driven: Unscripted Success and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.
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