What I’ve learned about success…

Success is often thought to be about financial wealth and power.  Well, from my perspective, it is about having a clear vision and understanding of what you want to achieve and what you have done to get there. It’s about personal growth, reaching the pinnacle of your development and being a positive and effective leader within your team. Most importantly, success is about giving back, ensuring that every step of your success story has a positive impact on others. 

What I’ve learned about overcoming challenges…

Challenges are a powerful motivator for progress and personal growth. They prevent monotony and give direction to our work. For me, the biggest challenge is predicting what will happen next in my projects or with my team. To overcome this, I use a special algorithm that helps me to anticipate future developments. This allows me to plan effectively and be prepared for what’s coming.

What I’ve learned about communication…

There’s a popular saying, “If people talked and listened to each other, we probably wouldn’t have half the wars in the world.” — I keep that in mind every time I communicate.

A few communication tips:
– Put your ego aside in discussions to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.
– Avoid conflict because no one ever really wins.
– Use language to express your point of view rather than your feelings.
– Take a brief pause. Count to three, before responding to tricky questions. (This gives you room to think about perspectives that may be different from your initial thoughts.)
– Avoid telling stories; people want to hear solutions.

What I’ve learned about leadership…

I firmly believe that leadership is not more than a set of skills that a manager can use – it’s just a different way of getting things done.

A manager shows you how to do things right, whereas a leader is more concerned with getting the right things done. Managers focus on processes, procedures, business flows and achieving results, whereas leaders focus on using emotions and motivation to achieve specific goals. Although it is good to have leadership skills as a manager, I believe it would be quite difficult to achieve your goals as a manager by using only this specific management style.

Overall, a good leader is a person who can transform all negative emotions into a valuable resource.

What I’ve learned about personal growth…

Sometimes you may feel like you know it all, but rest assured, even a small online webinar can teach you something new. One thing I’ve learned throughout my career is that the world never stops changing. So remember the skills that make you a star today could be eclipsed by someone else’s innovation tomorrow. The solution? Never stop honing your craft. Every step forward is a victory in itself. Stay sharp, stay curious, and above all, stay hungry for the next lesson.

What I’ve learned about work-life balance…

Work/life balance is central to anyone’s success and professional development. Like I said – every step towards success comes at a cost, such as less time with your family, potential health problems and higher stress. To maintain a balance (since winning on every front is not an option), I follow a 50-25-25 pattern. Out of a 12-hour day, I allocate 50% (6 hours) to my work, 25% (3 hours) to my personal development and another 25% (3 hours) to spending time with my family and friends.

What I’ve learned about mistakes…

This one is simple. It is the most efficient way to learn, but also one of the most painful.

What I’ve learned about EBS Integrator…

In my more than 8 years at EBS, I’ve learnt that the people who work here are the backbone of the company. I would like to emphasise that without you, ‘who is reading this’, EBS would not be as complete as it is. Each and every one of you is a vital piece of a larger puzzle that is driving the company to new milestones. I truly value and appreciate all of you who have stood shoulder to shoulder with us through difficult times, solving problems, but also celebrating our successes. Together, we all are EBS Integrator. Thank you!

— Vasile Diaconu