Andrew Andrews-Ramirez is a former infantry soldier turned entrepreneur. He graduated from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business after leaving the military. Andrew is the CEO of VargasAndrews, an international professional services company that specializes in business turnarounds. With a passion for transforming businesses and business owners’ lives, he helps leaders become more efficient and improve their problem-solving abilities. His team works with companies to identify where they are going and how they will get there.
Today, Andrew and I discuss the challenges facing business leaders during the coronavirus pandemic. He shares how his clients are currently coping and how you can steer your business through these challenging times. He highlights how technology is helping companies adapt to the new “normal” and why honest communication is essential. He discusses how you can avoid some of the leadership mistakes we have seen due to the pandemic and why we all need to work together to get through it. Andrew also shares how his time in the military helps him with his business and which veteran organizations he has found most helpful.
“To be a true leader, you need to be able to make those tough decisions that might go against the grain.” – Andrew Andrews-Ramirez
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Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
- How to navigate your way through uncertain times as a business leader
- Why a flexible approach to your business is essential
- How technology is helping businesses during the pandemic
- Examples of failures in leadership during the coronavirus crisis and how to avoid them
- Why honest communication with your employees is important
- Why we need to find a way to work together as business leaders and as part of the community
- How Andrew’s experience in the military helps him with his business
- The best organizations and programs for veteran entrepreneurs
- Andrew’s favorite podcast, apps, and business books
- How Andrew stays motivated
Resources Mentioned:
- Microsoft Teams
- Bunker Labs
- The CEO Circle
- Patriot Boot Camp
- Tuck Next Step Program – Dartmouth College
- Stanford Ignite
- Syracuse Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans
- Traction – Get a Grip on Your Business – by Gina Wickman
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