Braun was on duty seven days a week for his company – he also demanded the same from his most important employees. He called for permanent readiness for action, say several of those affected. He also called on Sundays to talk about work. Holiday or after work? If Braun wanted something, he picked up the phone. He regarded the offices of his closest people as his own. When he came in, orders rained down. Former employees felt that anyone who questioned Braun’s specifications had no chance with him.
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Nevertheless, critics at Wirecard also followed the CEO. Because Braun was successful – and his success radiated to her. For some Wirecard people, he was a kind of guru who believed in the company and made prophecies for the future – which then came true. Who let criticism roll off him, lived for his Wirecard – and got others to follow him and achieve his goals.