About this episode
In this clip from Who Got Me Here, Qualified CEO and three-time founder Kraig Swensrud shares the number one thing he focuses on as a leader: finding future superstars early and betting on them before they’re “ready.”Kraig talks about how he looks for people with passion, drive, and that hard-to-define X factor—even if they don’t yet have all the skills or experience. He explains why he gives them stretch roles, extra time, and bigger opportunities than their résumé might justify, as a way of paying forward the leaders who once took a chance on him.If you’re an emerging talent wondering what leaders look for—or a manager thinking about how to invest in your team—this is a powerful blueprint for how careers (and loyalty) are built. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whogotmehere.substack.com
