About this episode

Doug Noll interviews Joe Zentmyer about leadership, entrepreneurship, and the importance of listening in team dynamics.

In this episode of Listening with Leaders, host Doug Noll interviews Joe Zentmyer, Founder and CEO of Snaggletooth Goby. Joe is a Chicago-based serial entrepreneur who transitioned from 18 years at Kraft Foods to founding multiple businesses, including a rock climbing gym and an aquarium service company. Joe shares insights on leadership, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the importance of listening, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic layoffs. He reflects on balancing analytical skills with people management, personal growth, and overcoming communication challenges due to hearing loss. The conversation highlights lessons learned about empathy, resilience, and building trust within teams. To learn more about Joe's work, click HERE . Connect with Joe on LinkedIn HERE . Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE . Want to learn more about Doug's work? Check out his website at https://dougnoll.com

People in this episode

Host: Doug Noll

Guest: Joe Zentmyer

Topics covered

• leadership
• entrepreneurship
• team dynamics
• communication
• empathy
• resilience

Keywords

• leadership
• entrepreneurship
• team dynamics
• communication challenges
• COVID-19
• empathy
• resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Snaggletooth Goby, Kraft Foods

Places: Chicago

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