{"id":167839,"date":"2025-09-05T11:11:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T09:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/factorial-play\/videos\/how-has-being-an-atletico-de-madrid-fan-helped-you-do-business-in-spain\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T14:26:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T12:26:31","slug":"atletico-madrid-fan-helped-you-do-business-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"factorial_video","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/factorial-play\/videos\/atletico-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 has significantly enhanced Blandine Weill's business interactions in Spain by facilitating engaging small talk around football, a crucial aspect of local culture. She discovered that discussing recent matches and team performances not only helped her break the ice but also fostered communication and demonstrated her genuine interest in the community. This cultural integration reflects key leadership values and effective team management (gesti\u00f3n del equipo), enhancing her understanding of company values (valores de la empresa) and career planning (plan de carreras). Such engagement is vital for building relationships and establishing a strong presence in the Spanish business landscape. According to Blandine Weill, embracing local passions can be a strategic advantage in leadership. 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