{"id":167840,"date":"2025-09-05T11:11:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T09:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/factorial-play\/videos\/how-has-being-an-atletico-de-madrid-fan-helped-you-do-business-in-spain\/"},"modified":"2025-09-05T11:13:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T09:13:27","slug":"how-has-being-an-atletico-de-madrid-fan-helped-you-do-business-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"factorial_video","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/factorial-play\/videos\/how-has-being-an-atletico-de-madrid-fan-helped-you-do-business-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"How has being an Atletico Madrid fan helped you do business in Spain?"},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_video_type":"highlight","_related_series":167174,"_related_episode":167391,"_related_season":0,"_video_source":"vimeo","_youtube_video_id":"","_vimeo_video_id":"1114917952","_speaker_id":167146,"_video_description":"Being an Atl\u00e9tico Madrid fan significantly enhanced Blandine Weill's business interactions in Spain, demonstrating the importance of cultural engagement in leadership and team management. By participating in casual soccer discussions during coffee breaks, she showed genuine interest in local values and communication styles, which fostered stronger relationships with colleagues. This cultural integration not only helped her break the ice but also aligned with her career development plan, showcasing the role of shared interests in enhancing teamwork and company values. According to Blandine Weill, embracing local culture is crucial for effective leadership and team dynamics. 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