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📣 nominated leader

ARTA ISTREFI

Inspiring leader dedicated to empowering women and driving private sector development in Kosovo.

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Founder

Women Entrepreneurs Kosovo

Kosovo 🇽🇰

inspirational leader
Arta Istrefi
Arta Istrefi

ABOUT ARTA

Arta Istrefi has over 14 years of experience in private sector development, specializing in economic policy and international development. She is the founder of Women Entrepreneurs Kosovo, mentoring startups and driving market connections. As a Swiss Entrepreneurship Program Country Officer, she champions digital transformation for women entrepreneurs. Arta’s dedication, from obtaining prestigious scholarships to influencing national policies, underscores her impactful leadership and unwavering commitment to empowering women.

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LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT HELPING OTHERS SUCCEED.

Arta Istrefi

ARTA IN A NUTSHELL

Founder

Women Entrepreneurs Kosovo

area of expertise

Community Building / Management Information Technology Kosovo 🇽🇰

companies Arta has worked for

leadership

ARTA AS A LEADER

Arta's leadership philosophy is centered on the proper use of power, leveraging it to empower others and never humiliating anyone. She believes in making a positive impact without expecting immediate returns, trusting that good things will come back in unexpected ways. Arta focuses on being a supportive and non-transactional leader, dedicated to helping others succeed and fostering a positive environment where everyone can thrive.

Leadership is not about being in charge; it's about taking care of those in your charge.

Great Leaders inspire and empower others to achieve their potential.

The future of leadership is collaborative and adaptative, emphasizing emotional intelligence as much as strategic insight.

When I think of a leader, I think of vision, courage, and integrity.

Arta Istrefi
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GREAT LEADERS INSPIRE TRUST AND EMPOWERMENT.

Arta Istrefi

ARTA'S LEADERSHIP JOURNEY

Arta navigates work-life balance by prioritizing quality time with her family, friends, and herself. She schedules breaks, delegates tasks, and sets boundaries, finding strength in her roles as a mother and leader. With the support of her family, she manages professional work, personal time, and mental health through mindfulness and problem-solving.

ARTA'S INSPIRATION

Before embracing motherhood, Arta's greatest source of inspiration was her father, who propelled her towards becoming a better version of herself. His unwavering belief in her potential continues to motivate her to strive for excellence and push beyond perceived limitations. Every endeavor she undertakes is driven by the aim of making her father proud, honoring his memory, and living a life filled with purpose and dedication.

Arta Istrefi
Arta Istrefi
Arta Istrefi
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LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT TAKING CARE OF OTHERS.

Arta on becoming a better leader

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