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The impeccable timing behind Atea’s rise with CEO, Steinar Sønsteby
Episode 19: In conversation with Atea’s CEO, Steinar Sønsteby
Steinar Sønsteby has been with Atea for the better part of two decades, but the most pivotal step in his career meant killing his dreams to chase a new purpose…
New to the sector, he went on to meet with leaders of Microsoft, IBM and Cisco, cementing the lofty ambitions of tech innovation.
Over the course of his career, he’s learned the art of timing the hard way, mustered up the courage to boldly step into the unknown, and rebelled against his greatest mentor – his father.
This fascinating episode of Pivot Points breaks down the mindset behind one of technology’s most prudent leaders.
When you take the step into the role as CEO… it’s a lot of commitment of time and effort. It’s not for everybody. And you know, I give it my all. I’ve given my life. I’m 63 years old now. I’ve been half my life doing this, and it’s so much fun, but the responsibility never leaves. You know, it’s 24/7
Steinar Sønsteby CEO, Atea
Key takeaways from this episode:
- The importance of making bold career decisions and continuously learning from experiences.
- Timing WHEN you make decisions can be more important than WHAT decisions you make.
- Culture and belonging needs to value employee autonomy to bring the best out of a team.
- Personal dedication, willingness to take risks, and commitment to continuous challenge drives success.
To tune in, head here:
Timing is one of the more difficult decisions I make. So when, rather than what.
Steinar Sønsteby CEO, Atea
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