Corporate Experiences

Two drawings of progress. One is a linear line from setting a goal to achievement - that's how we imagine it. The other line starts at the same point but wildly goes up and down, back and forth, before arriving at the goal, showing the struggle of real progress.

When Quitting Is Not Failure

Quitting can be seen as accepting failure or defeat. Perseverance and resilience are great mindsets for overcoming challenges. But sometimes, determination can trap us into losing positions instead of reassessing our situation and changing course.

Jakob Hysek

3 min read

5 Military Leadership Principles missing in Business Organizations

Leadership principles have been around for thousands of years. Yet, I'm still wondering why basics are rarely applied in business.

Jakob Hysek

6 min read

Sometimes you need to break a promise you made to yourself - why I quit. - Part IV

When I started as an Account Executive I promised myself I would stay in this position for 3 years and I meant it. I quit after only 1 year.

Jakob Hysek

3 min read

My start in sales - from a clear no to a yes - Part III

Why I decided to move in a sales role after all and the story of my first few deals and experiences.

Jakob Hysek

3 min read

Presales - or how I became the rabbit guy - Part II

How I fulfilled the job in Presales as a Solution Engineer or Solution Advisor. Including some examples of my storytelling.

Jakob Hysek

3 min read

Why Sales & How it started - Part I

Why I started my corporate career in a sales-related role.

Jakob Hysek

2 min read