Some time ago I had the opportunity to interview great personalities from the business world, humorous, communicational and design through a magazine called "Entrepreneur Magazine", create a section called * "How to be entrepreneurs without ceasing to be creative "* to my surprise these great people took the time to answer me and what I have to share will enchant you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do ...
Interview #1
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· Ismael Cala ·
Being an entrepreneur means much more than a life project or the achievement of success. It is becoming a complete being doing what you like while motivating others to want to be better and better, seeing life and events objectively and with different points of view in order to understand it. This can only be achieved by listening and learning.
On this occasion, we had the pleasure of talking with the person dedicated to listening to others constantly, leaving a great learning of each one, work that has made him an excellent professional but above all the great person he is today, and we refer to Ismael Cala. Distinguished as a presenter, producer of radio and television, journalist, inspirational author and lecturer. He is currently in charge of the interview program CNN en Espanol, Cala, an intimate space that covers the most powerful and relevant personalities of the national and international scene, from politicians, writers, philosophers, artists, and celebrities, to scientists and sports stars . He is the author of books that have inspired millions of people to achieve their own success, entitled "The power of listening" and "A good son of p ...", "Leadership, success and growth", "From CNN and for all America" .
Being a journalist is a way of undertaking through the voice of others. For this reason, we could not leave out this character that captivates us every day with his excellent interviews. Only this time, it's him, the interviewee:
In your books "The power of Listening" and "A good son of P ..." What do you think was the personal or professional experience that inspired you to write them? --- "Both are based on my experiences, the learning that one acquires in life. "The power of listening" was born when I realized how little I listened, that I kept talking. That caused me to investigate on the subject, learn more. And the idea of "A good son of P" came after receiving many attacks and insults, through social networks, when the program was a sensitive political issue. At first, it bothered me that they called me that, but then I managed to transform that paradigm, to overturn the phrase. Those "P" today represent many positive things for me, including passion, patience and perseverance ".
Ismael Cala is one of the most recognized journalists in the world for his successful interviews in the CNN program in Spanish. How do you define yourself outside of professional, personal, human and entrepreneurial cameras? --- "I do not interpret a character in front of me of the cameras. And I think that could be one of the bases of the success of the program. I am what people see me. A few years ago I founded my own company, Cala Enterprises Corporation, through which I manage activities not linked to CNN, that is, conferences, books, columns ... It has been a great challenge, because I do not have training as an entrepreneur . But that's what it's about, to unite my ideas to a great work team, where everyone contributes what they know. Little by little we are getting it ".
Throughout his professional career and now in his new stage as a writer, how does Ismael Cala intend to influence this new generation of young professionals and entrepreneurs who see him as an icon of Latin American success? Inspiration, which is a common element in any human activity. And one of the areas that I prioritize is leadership. We can not settle for what they call "destiny", we must work to change paradigms, find the activities in which we can contribute more. We have just presented "Salud perfecta", which starts on May 11, but everyone can register completely free at www.ismaelcala.com/meditacion "
How does Ismael Cala maintain creativity in his interviews, making each one a different, dynamic moment that also always leaves a pleasant learning? --- "Every human being is a world. There is no better raw material than the life stories of people. That allows us to develop programs that interest a pan-regional audience, whether you're Venezuelan or Hispanic in Canada. "
Final question What message has Ismael Cala for Venezuelan entrepreneurs who risk persecuting their dreams despite the economic circumstances that the country is going through? --- "In this sense, my message is universal. Conquering a dream requires a lot of effort. Sometimes, it seems that circumstances overwhelm us, that there is no possible way out, then it will be necessary to try harder, change strategies, study, define goals better ".
What does Ismael Cala think about the close link that exists between entrepreneurship and being creative, both personally and professionally? ---- "Creativity and curiosity are a great basis for success. People who think they know everything, who have nothing new to learn, will have more difficulties in their endeavors. "
Talking with Ismael Cala, is synonymous with never being too late to try and learn about new horizons, always keeping in mind that conquering your goals requires a lot of effort, but above all, knowing how to understand, observe and listen to others. We finished this pleasant interview with an inspiring phrase by Ismael Cala that meant a lot to us, "Leaders are born, but they are also made".