The Leadership Habits That Changed My Career Forever | Jorge Velasco | S7 E2

This episode of A Founder’s Life is brought to you by Thankz, helping founders scale with reliable remote talent. Get $1,000 off your first month by emailing [email protected] with the subject line Founder’s Life.🌐 Follow A Founder’s Life • YouTube:   @AFoundersLife   • LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-founder-s-life-podcast/ • Instagram: @afounderslife  • Spotify & Apple Podcast: https://linktr.ee/afounderslifeBusiness leadership isn’t just about making decisions—it’s about inspiring people, staying curious, and learning to remain calm when the pressure is at its highest.In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Jorge Velasco, President and CEO of BR Printers, to explore a remarkable career spanning more than four decades in publishing, printing, and executive leadership.From growing up in a family of publishers in Mexico to leading one of America’s largest book printers, Jorge shares how his passion for books evolved into a lifelong commitment to helping ideas reach millions of readers. His perspective on business leadership, mentorship, culture, and personal growth offers timeless lessons for entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.Throughout the conversation, Jorge explains why books remain more relevant than ever, how COVID unexpectedly reignited the publishing industry, and why leaders should focus less on controlling people and more on building teams that are empowered to succeed.One of the most memorable lessons from this conversation is surprisingly simple: breathe. Jorge shares why one of the greatest pieces of leadership advice he ever received was to slow down, breathe deeply, and give your brain the oxygen it needs before making important decisions.We also discuss entrepreneurship, family, health, travel, exercise, lifelong learning, and the importance of surrounding yourself with mentors who challenge you to become a better leader.Whether you’re building your first company, leading a growing team, or looking to improve your own business leadership skills, this episode is filled with practical wisdom that can be applied immediately.In this episode you’ll learn:- Why business leadership begins with self-awareness- How mentorship can completely change your career- Why building the right team matters more than having all the answers- The surprising comeback of printed books- How exercise and routine improve executive performance- Why travel creates better leaders- The importance of paying knowledge forward- How focus and presence build trust with your team- Why entrepreneurs should learn to slow down before reactingJorge also shares how meeting his wife completely changed his perspective on life, why travel has become central to his family’s lifestyle, and how embracing different cultures has made him both a better person and a stronger leader.👤 Connect with Today’s Guest – Jorge Velasco:LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgefvelascohttps://www.linkedin.com/company/br-printers/FacebookJorge Velasco: https://www.facebook.com/share/1PXjt5ywDN/?mibextid=wwXIfrBR Printers: https://www.facebook.com/share/1PXjt5ywDN/?mibextid=wwXIfrWebsite:brprinters.comLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/leogestetnerWebsiteleogestetner.com/leoSubscribe Now!youtube.com/@afounderslife?sub_confirmation=1