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ABOUT JOHANNA
Johanna founded two companies in her early twenties, led teams of up to 15 people and has been in multiple high impact management positions in Tech. She is now guiding the next generation of leaders as a mentor for Techstars and the Founder Institute and jury member of several startup competitions. As a writer on MindTheProduct, she shares insights into her leadership approach, which is characterized by empathy, empowerment and resilience, making her a role model in the tech community.
SUCCESS LIES WITHIN MY ABILITY TO USE MY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE PEOPLE AND THE WORLD AROUND ME.
Johanna Feick
JOHANNA IN A NUTSHELL
Senior Product Manager and Product Design Manager at Cognigy | Mentor
Cognigy
area of expertise
Information Technology Germany 🇩🇪
companies Johanna has worked for
JOHANNA AS A LEADER
Johanna’s leadership philosophy is built on empathy, kindness, and continuous learning. She views success not as a destination but as a journey of creating meaningful impact and upholding values like honesty and integrity. Johanna believes in leading by example, taking responsibility for mistakes, and fostering a collaborative and emotionally safe work environment.
Leadership is not power it is responsibility.
Great Leaders truly care about the people they work with.
The future of leadership is centered around empathy and collaboration.
When I think of a leader, I think of someone enabling and inspiring people to reach their highest potential.
LEADERSHIP IS NOT ABOUT AUTHORITY AND POWER. INSTEAD IT’S CENTERED AROUND EMPATHY, TRANSPARENCY, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION AND EMPOWERMENT.
Johanna Feick
JOHANNA ON OVERCOMING EGO FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP
Johanna highlights overcoming her own ego as a critical step in her leadership journey. As a young leader, she struggled with accepting feedback and feared rejection, which hindered her growth. By confronting these insecurities, Johanna learned to value constructive criticism and open communication. This transformation allowed her to build a foundation of resilience, enabling her to face future challenges head-on. Johanna’s experience underscores the importance of humility and openness in leadership, demonstrating that personal growth and self-awareness are essential for guiding others effectively and fostering a collaborative work environment.
JOHANNA ON LEADING WITH EMPATHY AND INNOVATION
Johanna's leadership philosophy centers around empathy and kindness, which she believes are crucial for modern leadership. She advocates for creating emotionally safe environments where team members feel valued and heard. This approach not only enhances job satisfaction but also drives innovation and efficiency. Johanna's experience in leading Videobesuch, a social impact business, during the COVID-19 pandemic exemplifies her commitment to empathetic leadership. By prioritizing the well-being of nursing home residents and their families, she demonstrated how compassionate leadership can achieve significant social impact and business success. Johanna’s story illustrates that integrating empathy with strategic thinking can lead to meaningful and sustainable outcomes.
TO BE A BETTER LEADER, PRACTICE SELF-AWARENESS, STAY OPEN-MINDED, AND INVEST IN CONTINUOUS LEARNING. UNDERSTAND YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES, COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY, AND FOSTER A CULTURE OF TRANSPARENCY AND EMPATHY.
Johanna on becoming a better leader
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