Welcome to my podcast, where I chat with leaders from every walk of life. Join me for some awesome conversations with people who are shaping the world in their own unique ways. Let's dive into their stories, challenges, and the nuggets of wisdom they've picked up along their journey. Get ready to be inspired!"
Leading by Example with Rami Ismail
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Welcome to my podcast, where I chat with leaders from every walk of life. Join me for some awesome conversations with people who are shaping the world in their own unique ways. Let's dive into their stories, challenges, and the nuggets of wisdom they've picked up along their journey. Get ready to be inspired!"
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Recent Episodes
July 22, 2026
#23 Haitham ElKhatib - Inside The Mind Of A Leader Who Built An $80M Business
<p>What separates an average manager from a world-class leader?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Leading By Example, Rami sits down with Haitham El Khatib, Co Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of UnifyApps, to unpack the leadership principles that helped him build high-performing teams, scale businesses across multiple regions, and grow revenue from $1 million to $80 million.</p><p><br></p><p>From choosing leadership over comfort, hiring A players, building culture, giving difficult feedback, and leading through inspiration, to how AI is changing sales and leadership forever, this conversation is packed with practical lessons for founders, managers, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to become a better leader.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're leading a startup, a sales team, or your first employee, this episode will challenge the way you think about leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Meet Haitham El Khatib and his journey into sales</p><p><br></p><p>02:33 The moment he chose to become a leader</p><p><br></p><p>07:40 Leaving corporate to chase leadership</p><p><br></p><p>12:20 Building his first team from scratch</p><p><br></p><p>15:30 How to hire A players at scale</p><p><br></p><p>18:38 Build champions, not employees</p><p><br></p><p>21:38 Why most leaders fail at giving feedback</p><p><br></p><p>26:13 Finding the right mentor and joining Sprinklr</p><p><br></p><p>29:19 Growing a business from $1M to $80M</p><p><br></p><p>31:18 The mindset shift from manager to leader</p><p><br></p><p>34:41 Why every great team needs captains</p><p><br></p><p>41:54 Why the best salesperson shouldn't always become the manager</p><p><br></p><p>44:40 Corporate vs startup leadership</p><p><br></p><p>46:18 Can leadership be taught?</p><p><br></p><p>46:54 The three qualities every great leader needs</p><p><br></p><p>50:45 Why sales is one of the world's most misunderstood careers</p><p><br></p><p>56:08 How AI will transform leadership and sales</p><p><br></p><p>57:49 Final leadership lessons and recommendation</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, founders, executives, athletes, and leaders from around the world.</p><p><br></p><p>#Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Business #Pandora #Founder #CEO #Podcast #Success #Mindset #LeadershipDevelopment</p>
June 15, 2026
#22 Jesper Nielsen - The Founder Who Built A Global Brand And Lost It All
<p>In this episode of Leading By Example, I sit down with entrepreneur and former Pandora executive Jesper Nielsen to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, resilience, and what it really takes to build a globally recognized brand.</p><p><br></p><p>Jesper shares the story behind helping scale Pandora into one of the world's most successful jewellery companies, his unconventional views on leadership, why he believes people skills matter more than qualifications, and how culture can make or break an organization.</p><p><br></p><p>We also dive into the darker side of success. From building a global business and owning elite sports teams to losing everything during a years long legal battle with the Danish tax authorities, Jesper opens up about the challenges that tested him, his family, and his mindset.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation explores what separates entrepreneurs from corporate executives, how great leaders create loyalty, why resilience matters more than talent, and the lessons learned from operating at the highest levels of business.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p><br></p><p>01:40 Building A Global Brand</p><p><br></p><p>04:50 Why Jesper Is Controversial In Denmark</p><p><br></p><p>09:10 Born To Be A Leader</p><p><br></p><p>14:00 Leadership, Culture, And People</p><p><br></p><p>18:20 Hiring Family And Building Trust</p><p><br></p><p>22:30 Why Attitude Matters More Than Skill</p><p><br></p><p>26:40 Founders vs Corporate Executives</p><p><br></p><p>33:15 Scaling Pandora Across Europe</p><p><br></p><p>38:45 Creating High Performance Teams</p><p><br></p><p>43:50 Leadership Lessons From Sports</p><p><br></p><p>47:10 Success Beyond Money</p><p><br></p><p>50:45 Losing Everything Overnight</p><p><br></p><p>54:00 The Fight Against The Danish Tax Authorities</p><p><br></p><p>57:45 The Resilience That Changed Everything</p><p><br></p><p>01:00:00 Advice For Entrepreneurs And Leaders</p><p><br></p><p>01:02:00 Final Thoughts</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, founders, executives, athletes, and leaders from around the world.</p><p><br></p><p>#Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Business #Pandora #Founder #CEO #Podcast #Success #Mindset #LeadershipDevelopment</p><p><br></p>
May 4, 2026
#21 Rayan Karaky - The Leadership Skills That Separate Managers From Real Leaders
<p>Rayan Karaky leads international expansion at Amazon Ads across markets from the Nordics to Southeast Asia.</p><p>But his leadership story didn't start at Amazon.</p><p><br /></p><p>It started in 2005 when he went all in on digital advertising before anyone believed in it. No management role. No authority. His own leaders told him he was wrong. His portfolio dropped from sixty million dollars to a hundred thousand almost overnight.</p><p>He led anyway.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this conversation we talk about what it actually takes to lead before you have the title, the feedback he kept receiving for over a decade before it finally landed, how to show up for a diverse team when everything around them feels uncertain, and why the most important person you need to lead first is yourself.</p><p><br /></p><p>One of the most honest conversations on the show so far.</p>
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