Fail Forward #22 | Being an Introverted Entrepreneur: Building in Silence | Malesela, Roche & Tebogo

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In this captivating episode of Fail Forward Friday, Malesela and Roche sit down with the quietly formidable Tebogo Mahlo, a thoughtful entrepreneur and insightful researcher, to unpack a subject often left in the shadows: what it truly means to be an introvert in business.

With a calm intensity, the conversation unfolds like a slow-burning drama. The trio bravely ventures into the lesser-explored emotional landscapes of entrepreneurship, where silence speaks volumes, and where the power of deep thought often gets mistaken for weakness. They confront the limitations that introverts face in the bustling, loud world of business, the pressure to network, the fatigue of constant social interaction, and the misjudgment of quiet as a lack of drive.

But then, the plot twists.

They reveal the hidden strengths of the introverted entrepreneur, the art of listening, the gift of reflection, the ability to connect deeply and authentically. Drawing from personal stories and the lived journeys of other introverts who have carved bold paths in business, they shine a spotlight on a truth rarely told: sometimes, the quietest voices carry the most revolutionary ideas.

This is not just a conversation, it’s a reminder that success doesn’t always shout. Sometimes, it whispers. And those whispers? They change the game.

Tune in to witness a dialogue that is as soulful as it is stirring.
25 Apr English South Africa Business · Education

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