I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Joseph Wancer, a true titan in the banking industry. With 25 years of global experience at Citibank and a pivotal role in transforming the Polish banking system, Joseph is not only a mentor to international bankers but also a fearless advocate of value-driven leadership.  

During this interview, you can expect to gain invaluable insights on:

• Becoming a leader whom people genuinely love to follow
• The payoff of value-driven leadership and its impact on success
• The transformative power of mentorship.
• Leading others through turbulent times with grace.
• Taking conscious control of your career, rather than being a passive passenger.

Joseph’s memoir, “My Way,” encapsulates a remarkable journey of resilience, determination, and self-belief. It’s a powerful reminder that success knows no boundaries, inspiring us to embrace our own potential.

Hero Stories is a series of interviews with business leaders led by Magdalena Petryniak, Story Seekers Poland Managing Partner. She is looking for leaders of the future skillset, being particularly interested in finding inclusive leaders, who build their organizational culture based on collaboration, empowerment, and inclusiveness. The interviews highlight leaders’ career path, turning points, failures, and lessons learned, their definition of leadership. These stories inspire others to thrive in a fast-changing business landscape.