About Chris Pitre
Chris Pitre is a student of the world and enjoys anthropology, history, travel and culinary experiences. His interests in global cultures naturally led him to travel around the world, co-facilitating Seneca Leaders, a leadership development training program, and managing client relationships globally.
Chris is a native Houstonian who loves everything Beyoncé. He has a B.A. in Business Administration from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
You can find me online at LinkedIn | Twitter
Why Did You Become an Entrepreneur?
To pursue ideas that could change the world (or at least the world around me)
How Do You Deal With Fear?
Identify the behavior associated with the solution to overcome it and master that.
How Do You Deal With Rejection?
Avoid taking it personally. Instead, take perspective. Understand the other side’s point of view and what could be informing it. Chances are, there may be opportunities down the road to change that perspective and reverse the rejection.
What’s the Name of Your Company? What Exactly Does Your Company Do, How Do You Help People?
Softway. We are a tech company focused on transforming workplace cultures. We help leaders and teams understand how their individual behaviors contribute to the overall culture and performance of the company.
Name One of the Biggest Challenges You Have Faced and How Did You Overcome It?
A big challenge I faced is changing how I respond in times of conflict or being triggered by others. This requires a large amount of empathy and patience to actively listen and respond in ways that still lead to influence and win-win outcomes. One of the hardest things I’ve learned is committing to and sustaining change for myself.
What Piece of Advice Do You Wish Someone Had Given You at the Start of Your Career?
Titles don’t matter. Influence is the greatest door-opener, persuader, and motivator when it comes to being included or succeeding.
Who Are Your Biggest Influences and People You Admire and Why?
The team I work with and manage. Their hard work, energy, and personalities drive me to continue to do what’s best for them and the company.
Name a Person Who Helped You Along the Way?
Rebecca Rogers Tijerino
What Do You See as Your Greatest Success in Life, So Far?
Having someone I mentored reach back to thank me for helping him succeed
What Book Would You Recommend and Why?
Love as a Business Strategy because I am proud of the accomplishment of having published my first book about a topic I care passionately about…and it made the bestseller list in a variety of publications.
What’s a Personal Self-Talk, Mantra, Affirmation or Self-Belief That Contributes to Your Success?
Tell the truth, but first to yourself.
