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From Sales Rep in Busan to Aspiring Global CEO: A Journey of Growth
Kang Bokeun's journey from Busan sales rep to Zespri Korea's Managing Director exemplifies people-centered leadership at its finest. After a painful failure at Nestlé taught him the cost of working in silos, he transformed Zespri by prioritizing psychological safety over sales targets. His philosophy: "Company growth comes from individual growth." Through weekly gratitude sessions, investment in employee development, and leading by example, he grew the company 3x in seven yea
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