In Chapter 16 of 20 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, Carrot Creative social media agency CEO Mike Germano answers "What Does It Mean to Perform Under Pressure in the Work That You Do?" Germano shares the pressure-filled moments that come with busy travel schedules and high stakes client pitch meetings. He notes the greatest pressure and stress come from managing 60+ employees and being responsible for their livelihood. He The more he can see his employees making a difference by the work they create, the more he feels capable of shouldering greater levels of pressure and stress.
Mike Germano is co-founder and CEO of DUMBO Brooklyn-based social media agency Carrot Creative. Previously, Germano ran for and was elected to public office in Connecticut. He is a graduate of Quinnipiac University.