FinTech Magazine June 2020 | Page 35

11 : YEARS – The Rise of UK Fintech | Full Documentary
ON LEADERSHIP
11 : YEARS – The Rise of UK Fintech | Full Documentary
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35 and how his approach to leadership reflects the core values embedded in 11 : FS . “ Culture , if I ’ m honest ,” Brear says , “ is our secret sauce . For me , I think it ’ s often such a misunderstood thing , too . It ’ s not about copying Google or Apple , or mirroring what Facebook does ; so many organisations and people spend so little time prioritising the tactics , strategies and culture that lets you get the very best out of the people that work for you .
“ Our vision is to change the fabric of financial services , but our mission is purely about unleashing talent ,” he continues . “ If we can do that , there ’ s no doubt that we ’ ll be more successful in the longer term . As an organisation , we ’ ve really practiced a ‘ power to the edges ’ approach in terms of decision making , having everyone involved where necessary and establishing an environment where people are empowered to do their best .”
ON LEADERSHIP
Leadership , of course , can be the difference between setting that tone correctly or not . Brear not only brings to 11 : FS a host of experience at names
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