Today's Top Leaders: Recent Episodes
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Today’s Top Leaders is the place for geeks to grow into tomorrow’s tech sector leaders. Join Career Coach Jen Anderson and her geek approved guests as they share tips, strategies and ideas to advance your tech career.
For more information on the podcast, Jen Anderson, and if a leader has made a difference in your career and you would like to nominate them to be on Today’s Top Leaders Podcast, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
Shlomit Tassa joins me to discuss how chronic stress is real and is causing leaders to have serious problems with their physical and mental health. She shares some great ideas about how to deal with stress so that it doesn't take over your life!
Shlomit Tassa was a corporate manager with frequent flyer status and an expense account. It was fun and exciting at first. But over the years, with 3 kids and aging parents added to the mix, it became overwhelming and exhausting. Following her own burnout experience, Shlomit now coaches ambitious leaders on how to avoid or recover from overwhelm and chronic stress. Today she combines work, eye rolling teens, and being a primary caregiver, with yoga, museums and travel (preferably with friends!) It requires focus and intent, but it is no longer overwhelming. She'd love to help you do the same!
For more information about how you can become the leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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Shlomit Tassa joins me to discuss how chronic stress is real and is causing leaders to have serious problems with their physical and mental health. She shares some great ideas about how to deal with stress so that it doesn't take over your life!
Shlomit Tassa was a corporate manager with frequent flyer status and an expense account. It was fun and exciting at first. But over the years, with 3 kids and aging parents added to the mix, it became overwhelming and exhausting. Following her own burnout experience, Shlomit now coaches ambitious leaders on how to avoid or recover from overwhelm and chronic stress. Today she combines work, eye rolling teens, and being a primary caregiver, with yoga, museums and travel (preferably with friends!) It requires focus and intent, but it is no longer overwhelming. She'd love to help you do the same!
For more information about how you can become the leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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As a leader, do you find yourself "hitting the wall" and feeling like you've got almost nothing left to give at work... let alone to your family and friends?? Well, listen up for some ways that you can easily improve your mental health today.
For more information about how you can become the leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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When an employee survives a layoff, they aren't necessarily grateful to still have a job. Rather, feelings associated with "layoff survivor syndrome" actually negatively impact their ability to work effectively.
As a leader, you are uniquely positioned to help your employees to perform their best - no matter the economic circumstances. Check out this episode of Today's Top Leaders for information about what leaders can do to help their employees deal with being a layoff survivor.
For more information about how you can become the leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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Dr. Sarah L. Webb joins me to explore DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) along with Colorism. This is a fascinating conversation about some important aspects about how challenges are showing up in the workplace based off the socially constructed meanings of skin tones.
In this second Part the interview with Dr. Webb, we discuss:
- *How colorism is part of why we are not making more progress with racial justice and equity.
- How recognizing the personal privileges and biases we all have helps us improve our relationships and our position in the social fabric.
- Accepting that we are not individually responsible for racism and extending that compassion from ourselves to others.
- And that while race is a social construct, skin tone is a biological fact with socially constructed meanings.
Dr. Sarah L. Webb is the founder of Colorism Healing, a global leader in raising awareness, shifting attitudes, and taking action to address colorism with corporate, consumer, and community strategies. You can find her at www.ColorismHealing.com.
For more information about how you can become the leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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Dr. Sarah L. Webb joins me to explore DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) along with Colorism. This is a fascinating conversation about some important aspects about how challenges are showing up in the workplace based off the socially constructed meanings of skin tones.
Dr. Sarah L. Webb is the founder of Colorism Healing, a global leader in raising awareness, shifting attitudes, and taking action to address colorism with corporate, consumer, and community strategies.
For more information about how you can become the leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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Once you know your personal brand, how do you ACTUALLY use it at work?!
Listen up for an example of someone who is leveraging their personal brand in the workplace... and making a difference for coworkers, their boss and those they serve.
For more information about how you can become the leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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One of the most common questions I get is: What is a personal brand anyhow?
I get it. The concept of a "personal" brand is still a bit new to many. It's easy to understand the idea of a company having a brand, but each person has a brand as well.
To help explain what a personal brand is, join me for an exploration of the personal brands of some of the most famous and influential people of all time.
Get help with determining YOUR personal brand by joining us for the next Personal Brand Bootcamp. Details at: https://mfs.thrivecart.com/pbb-42023/
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Join me and recruiting expert, Robert Merrill, as we delve into the hack the biases that we each bring into the recruiting process. We cover the following:
- The dangers of hiring off of gut feelings
- The Recruiter’s Manifesto and how the recruiting process works best when it is a beneficial partnership for the candidates, recruiters, and companies alike.
- The need for compassion in the workplace
- And recognizing and respecting the fact that taking on a job is one of the biggest decisions in a person's life.
Bio on Robert Merrill:
Robert has been in the recruiting industry since 2005 and he is passionate about the value that good recruiting can bring to companies but especially people who deserve high paying and meaningful work.
He founded ConnectedWell in 2018 with the mission to help companies solve not only hiring challenges, but improve their talent acquisition processes from A-Z, enabling companies to hire more efficiently, with less bias and more inclusion, as well as providing candidates with an excellent experience and onboarding to set them up for the highest success.
Robert is passionate about what he calls "Hiring Made Human" which touches on the idea that we should never forget the person involved at each step of the recruiting process. The hiring manager, the interviewers, and the candidates are all humans with desires and dreams. In this world of tech and automation, we should never automate human connection. The more we can connect with and truly see each other in the process, Robert believes, we will naturally level up our talent acquisition abilities and be better off ourselves for it.
For more information about how you can become the leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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Join me and recruiting expert, Robert Merrill, as we delve into the hack the biases that we each bring into the recruiting process. We cover the following:
- Starting with the end in mind when recruiting
- Having a concise job description
- How important it is to look for a balance of knowledge, skills, and abilities when hiring
- What a typical recruiting process should be at its core and
- Recognizing and addressing emotional biases in the hiring process
Bio on Robert Merrill:
Robert has been in the recruiting industry since 2005 and he is passionate about the value that good recruiting can bring to companies but especially people who deserve high paying and meaningful work.
He founded ConnectedWell in 2018 with the mission to help companies solve not only hiring challenges, but improve their talent acquisition processes from A-Z, enabling companies to hire more efficiently, with less bias and more inclusion, as well as providing candidates with an excellent experience and onboarding to set them up for the highest success.
Robert is passionate about what he calls "Hiring Made Human" which touches on the idea that we should never forget the person involved at each step of the recruiting process. The hiring manager, the interviewers, and the candidates are all humans with desires and dreams. In this world of tech and automation, we should never automate human connection. The more we can connect with and truly see each other in the process, Robert believes, we will naturally level up our talent acquisition abilities and be better off ourselves for it.
For more information about how you can become the leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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Join me and recruiting expert, Robert Merrill, as we delve into the hack the biases that we each bring into the recruiting process. We cover the following:
- The current state of recruiting and how it has changed over the years.
How important it is to build your team from a place of trust
And how beneficial it is to build a strong network as you might end up recruiting from the network down the road.
Bio on Robert Merrill:
Robert has been in the recruiting industry since 2005 and he is passionate about the value that good recruiting can bring to companies but especially people who deserve high paying and meaningful work.
He founded ConnectedWell in 2018 with the mission to help companies solve not only hiring challenges, but improve their talent acquisition processes from A-Z, enabling companies to hire more efficiently, with less bias and more inclusion, as well as providing candidates with an excellent experience and onboarding to set them up for the highest success.
Robert is passionate about what he calls "Hiring Made Human" which touches on the idea that we should never forget the person involved at each step of the recruiting process. The hiring manager, the interviewers, and the candidates are all humans with desires and dreams. In this world of tech and automation, we should never automate human connection. The more we can connect with and truly see each other in the process, Robert believes, we will naturally level up our talent acquisition abilities and be better off ourselves for it.
For more information about how you can become the leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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Today’s episode is an exploration into stress and how tech leaders can manage it. Listen in as we share the five key areas of your life and how to determine where your stress is and what to do about it. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed with work and not sure how to start feeling better, this is the episode for you.
For more information about how you can become the tech leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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Even when things are really tough, stressful and overwhelming, I don't want you to forget that you are LUCKY to be a Leader!
Join me for the 2nd Annual LUCKY to be a Leader, where I spell out 5 ways (L-U-C-K-Y) in how you are lucky to be in leadership in this day and age. As one of my clients recently said, "I really feel lucky to be in leadership. It's an honor to have this stewardship!"
For more information about how you can become the leader everyone wants to work for, check out: www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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On this episode of Today's Top Leaders, Jen Anderson interviews Gupreet Bal, a tech leader who is leveraging her personal brand to make a difference for her team as well as the tech community.
Bio of Gurpreet Bal:
Gurpreet Bal is the Head of Enterprise & Solution Architecture at Guardian Life. She is focused on serving technology architecture and innovation needs for all business units across Guardian. She has a passion for creating capabilities-based architecture, strategic technology roadmap and effective operating models.
Throughout her career she is known to be Elegantly determined. She believes in serving the community by laying the foundation for future technologists via Npower, Girls-who-code, Power-to-fly, WIT and more. She currently serves on the board for PRAB as Board member, private sector and is on the WIA (Women in Architecture) leadership and a thought leader at CAF (Chief Architect Forum).
For more information about how you can become the tech leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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On this episode of Today's Top Leaders, Jen Anderson interviews Gupreet Bal, a tech leader who is leveraging her personal brand to make a difference for her team as well as the tech community.
Bio of Gurpreet Bal:
Gurpreet Bal is the Head of Enterprise & Solution Architecture at Guardian Life. She is focused on serving technology architecture and innovation needs for all business units across Guardian. She has a passion for creating capabilities-based architecture, strategic technology roadmap and effective operating models.
Throughout her career she is known to be Elegantly determined. She believes in serving the community by laying the foundation for future technologists via Npower, Girls-who-code, Power-to-fly, WIT and more. She currently serves on the board for PRAB as Board member, private sector and is on the WIA (Women in Architecture) leadership and a thought leader at CAF (Chief Architect Forum).
For more information about how you can become the tech leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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On today’s episode, we explore the idea of humility and compassion in the workplace. Listen in as we explore what we can do as a global community, understanding what we can control, and how the power of kindness allows us to connect with others in the workplace and beyond through shared experiences. We’ll also discuss how you can lead yourself and your tech team to be compassionate within the walls of your organization and beyond.
For more information about how you can become the tech leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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You know that you have employees who aren't happy at work. Previously I've talked about what makes you a terrible leader, and the problem about why they aren't happy could be you. Could the problem maybe be that you aren't kind and compassionate enough? The #1 reason why someone leaves a job is because they don't have a good relationship with their boss. This happens at all levels in the company.
Join me for how to be a kinder leader... which will help you to win with your employees more!
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As a tech leader, you're keenly aware that your teams have a lot of demands on them. Often many teams are spread thin with many competing priorities. But what happens when your team over delivers at the wrong time? Join me for some ideas on when your tech team is not getting the right work done.
For more information about how you can become the tech leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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You know that moment when you're about to lose your cool? When the last straw is about to break your camel's back? It is in that moment, where gratitude can make a huge difference for you to bounce back.
Join me to learn how gratitude will help you in your role as a leader.
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Work isn't getting done. Or, the "right" work isn't getting done. Yikes! As a tech leader you don't have time for this. Your customers don't have time for it either!
Join me for how to make and live by effective goals. Seriously, your life as a leader doesn't have to be THIS hard!
For more information about how you can become the tech leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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This is a two-part interview with Allison Livingston, a parenting coach for high achieving parents. Allison shares some insights when tech leaders feel like they are highly competent in their field, but find parenting hard! In this episode, Part Two of the interview, we talk about:
- How knowing your partner's childhood experiences can help in parenting your kids
- Recognizing emotions and doing emotional tolerance work
- Setting limits while validating your child's opinions
- And how learning techniques to improve communication with your kids can spill over into improving communications and relationships in your career
Bio of Allison Livingston:
Allison is a parent coach for high achieving parents who are experiencing intense family dynamics, exhausting power struggles, and arguments over who's right. Over the past 20 years as the parent of 2 strong willed daughters, a parent coach, conflict resolution specialist, high achieving technical sales rep, and youth mental health first aid responder, Allison has observed and/or been involved in a great deal of conflict. All of these factors resulted in the education and thriving tools that enable parents to Break The Cycle of the ineffective coping strategies they grew up with. Instead of continuing with what leads to resistance and non cooperation, parents build the skills to connect and set clear limits.
Even when you are highly competent in the tech world, there are necessary skills to be a successful parent, ones that were never taught at home nor in school. Allison specializes in strong willed children, anger and intense family dynamics and if this is you, connect with her at https://www.5stepstoconnect.com/.
For more information about how you can become the tech leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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This is a two-part interview with Allison Livingston, a parenting coach for high achieving parents. Allison shares some insights when tech leaders feel like they are highly competent in their field, but find parenting to be so hard! In Part One of the interview, we talk about:
- Understanding and validating your child's emotions when they are acting out
- Building connection capital with your kids
- Setting aside "no agenda" time to allow your child to feel empowered
- and how it is critical to learn to be comfortable with discomfort in certain situations
Bio of Allison Livingston:Allison is a parent coach for high achieving parents who are experiencing intense family dynamics, exhausting power struggles, and arguments over who's right. Over the past 20 years as the parent of 2 strong willed daughters, a parent coach, conflict resolution specialist, high achieving technical sales rep, and youth mental health first aid responder, Allison has observed and/or been involved in a great deal of conflict. All of these factors resulted in the education and thriving tools that enable parents to Break The Cycle of the ineffective coping strategies they grew up with. Instead of continuing with what leads to resistance and noncooperation, parents build the skills to connect and set clear limits.
Even when you are highly competent in the tech world, there are necessary skills to be a successful parent, ones that were never taught at home nor in school. Allison specializes in strong willed children, anger and intense family dynamics and if this is you, connect with her at https://www.5stepstoconnect.com/.
For more information about how you can become the tech leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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On this episode of Today's Top Leaders, you're invited to find out more about what to expect from the podcast and how you can contribute to the show more too. This podcast is for leaders, so what do you want as a leader?
Contribute your questions and or more information about how you can become the tech leader everyone wants to work for go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As a tech leader, you have worked hard in 2022! As we're closing out 2022, I wanted to review with you the leadership insights gleaned from 100s of coaching calls. These insights will help you to see how you're doing as a leader... and perhaps what to do differently in 2023!
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On this episode of Today's Top Leaders, in a fun and festive manner, Jen shares with you 12 Days of Leadership Advice with a holiday focus.
To redeem your gift of the FREE Masterclass (valued at $197) about “How to Increase Productivity in Your Team by Investing in the Individual”, go here to get access to this valuable information: www.movingforwardsolutions.com/202212Days-Masterclass-registration
This is a gift from Jen Anderson to you for being a part of our podcast community. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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On this episode of Today's Top Leaders, you get to hear from one of Jen's clients who discovered his personal brand while consulting with Jen. Jared shares some insights about how he's leveraging his personal brand as a tech leader.
Bio of Jared Phifer:
Jared Phifer is a technical leader who has spent 20 years in software development & engineering. During that time he has had many different roles and responsibilities that cover the spectrum. More recently, he has found a passion in helping teams achieve high levels of performance and success by providing them with opportunities and giving them the tools to be a champion of their domain, then get out of their way.
Jared loves building development teams that share a common goal and have a culture of collaboration, accountability, responsibility and high energy. In doing so, Jared challenges folks to stretch out of their comfort zone to achieve new heights while still giving them the sense of safety they need to be confident in what they are doing. Jared leverages his personal brand as a way to support them in their endeavors and assure them that they have someone by their side on their journey and will cover their six when needed.
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I might get some hate mail for this, but as a leadership coach, I gotta tell you that as a tech leader, you're doing a terrible job. I know this because I've been talking to the people who work for you.
Do you realize that you don't have to be bad as a leader? Join me to learn more about how you're being a terrible tech leader. (And bring the tomatoes, I'm ready to catch them because I actually care about you and your people).
For more information about how you can become the tech leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeader.com.
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As we are in midst of the holiday season, I wanted to share this throwback episode of Today's Top Leaders in which I discuss with Lark Galley what tech leaders can do to help their people who are grieving during the holidays. Lark is a published author, speaker, and trainer. Her goal is to help 100,000 people choose to stay on this planet and step into their greatness.
Grief impacts us at home and in the workplace and during the end of year holidays, grief can take on a whole new level of dispair and challenge. Lark Galley will be joining me to discuss how leaders can deal with grief during the holidays in the workplace.
For more information about how you can become the tech leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.
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As a tech leader, you have a lot of stress built into the role. You have demands coming at you from your superiors, other people in the organization, not to mention those who report to you. And then you also have stress that comes from your family members.
All that stress is impacting your mental health... and it doesn't have to be that way! As a tech leader, you deserve to enjoy work and your life. Watch this LinkedIn Live on how to "Be like a Turkey" and protect your mental health!
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What if we were to be a little softer? A little more gentle, what would that do for ourselves and for others? Ideas for how to be more gentle in our hearts and in our teams.
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Every tech leader has their own personal brand, which is different than the company for which you work. Be clear on your personal brand so that will help you to be more unique as a leader. Listen up for ideas on how to stand out in the tech leader crowd!
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As a tech leader, you are dealing with issues that you cannot control when it comes to managing your people. Those issues stem from mental health of your people - or their family members. As much as you want your people to leave their personal drama at the door, it's not happening... they are bringing their personal problems to work.
Mental health is defined as: "Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It influences cognition, perception, and behavior. It also determines how an individual handles stress, interpersonal relationships, and decision-making. Mental health includes subjective well-being, perceived self-efficacy, autonomy, competence, intergenerational dependence, and self-actualization of one's intellectual and emotional potential, among others." Listen to this episode to learn more about what you can do to help yourself succeed as a tech leader in light of the fact that your people are dealing with mental health issues that impact their work.
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As a tech leader, you have a personal brand. Do you know what a personal brand is? A personal brand defined as how people perceive you, even when you're not in the room. What comes to mind for others when they think of you. Look around you at other tech leaders - perhaps those you work with or have worked with in the past - what would you have to say about the personal brand for leaders? What you're noticing are the aspects about their leadership style that has shown up in their personal brand attributes.
While you're at work, you have an opportunity to show your personal brand in action. Holiday celebrations are an opportunity to creatively display your personal brand. Join me to learn some fun ways to showcase your personal brand in the workplace this Halloween season!
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As a tech leader, think about what happens when you don't have the right people on your team. It's a mess! Often that comes back to who was (or wasn't hired) to be on your team. Don't abdicate the responsbility of hiring to your HR people by getting involved in the recruiting process. Listen up for some easy ways to get involved in finding the right talent to join your tech team.
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As a tech leader, you may not have a clue as to what your people are going through in their lives, so let's talk about how your mindset as a leader can impact our level of compassion towards others and for yourself. Because, compassion for others really does need to start with compassion for yourself.
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You know those really gross overly ripe bananas in the kitchen? Likely you'll never eat one, but they make great banana bread. Likewise, you know that really difficult employee on your tech team? You may not love who they are right now, but you can turn them into something even better.
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As a tech leader, you may find yourself in a situation where the CTO leaves and a new one joins the ranks at your company. Ugh! You spent all that time working to develop a working relationship with the previous CTO, so now what are you going to do?! Listen up for ideas on how to have a smooth transition with the new CTO who has joined your company.
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As a tech leader, you are in a unique position to build a leadership legacy that will stretch farther than you might imagine. Listen up for ideas on how you can build the tech leadership legacy that YOU want!
For more information about how you can become the tech leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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As a tech leader, you may find yourself questioning where you're at in your career. Perhaps asking yourself "How did I get to THIS point? What is going on?" Listen up for an insight about being in the role and company that you're in right now.
For more information about how you can become the tech leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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As a tech leader, do you find yourself "hitting the wall" and feeling like you've got almost nothing left to give at work... let alone to your family and friends? Well, listen up for some ways that you can easily improve your mental health today.
For more information about how you can become the tech leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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Ever find yourself saying yes to something when you know you really shouldn't do it... well, listen up for how tech leaders can say "no" without the stress that comes from telling people no.
For more information about how you can become the tech leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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For tech leaders, your work day may be one continuous stream of interruptions. You get to the end of the work day (or the work week for that matter!) and wonder where all your time was lost. In this episode of Today's Top Leaders, I share some ideas on how you can mitigate the interruptions.
For more information about how you can become the tech leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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For tech leaders, your work day may seem like one continuous stream of interruptions. Then, you find yourself at the end of day (or the week for that matter!) and wondering where all the time has gone. In this episode, I share some ideas on how you can mitigate those interruptions so that you can have more satisfaction in your work day.
For more information about how you can become the tech leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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When you're having that stressful day and you need a break... where does a busy leader go? Where do you get your break? How do you take a break from the busy-ness of leading others? In this podcast episode, learn the clubhouse rules about how you can create your own "clubhouse" experiences for you and your team... because you and your people are worth it. And because clubhouses aren't just for kids!
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On this episode of Today's Top Leaders, you will learn ways about how you can help your tech team members to deal with their mental health. This doesn't have to be complicated... even though mental health could be considered a complicated thing to navigate. Let's make this easier for you - and for them.
For more information about how you can become the tech leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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On this episode of Today's Top Leaders, you get to hear from one of Jen's clients who discovered his personal brand while consulting with Jen. Sravan shares some insights about how he's leveraging his personal brand as a tech leader.
Sravan has an impressive tech leader bio (this is going to make you want to listen in to see how he's leveraging his personal brand to be a great leader!!)
Sravan leads strategy, vision, and execution of enterprise data services team at Guardian. He has a rather interesting background and played leadership roles across product, design, and business analysis. He is passionate about innovation, and a believer of leading with Empathy.
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On this episode of Today's Top Leaders, you will learn ways about how you can help your team stay on target with their goals at work.
For more information about how you can become the tech leader everyone wants to work for, go to www.TodaysTopLeaders.com.
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On this episode of Today's Top Leaders, you will learn key points about making a difference for your internal and external clients.
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On this episode of Today's Top Leaders, learn how to boost your personal brand when those pesky problems show up... after listening to this, you may not think of those problems as being problems anymore!
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On this episode of Today's Top Leaders, you get to hear from one of Jen's clients who discovered his personal brand while consulting with Jen. Adrian shares some insights about how he's leveraging his personal brand as a tech leader.
Bio of Adrian Thibodeau:
Adrian has an impressive tech leader bio (this is going to make you want to listen in to see how he's leveraging his personal brand to be a great leader!!)
Adrian currently serves as a Managing Director, Global Head of Quality Engineering, for S&P Global Ratings Services. In his role, he is responsible for leading a global QA team, evolving QA strategy, advancing automation, expanding test coverage, and enriching staff development. In nearly 18 years at S&P, Adrian has filled a number of Data and Technology roles, including responsibilities in Program Management, IT Risk & Compliance, Data Operations, Data Quality, and IT Vendor Management.
Adrian holds certifications of Six Sigma BPM Green Belt, TMMi Professional, and Scrum Master. He attained his BA in Economics from Boston College and an MBA of Finance and Operations Management from the NYU Stern School of Business. His personal brand statement is “Possibilities & Opportunities”.
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And just like that, my kid graduated from Kindergarten! While attending her graduation, I had some insights that apply to leading a tech team. On this episode of Today's Top Leaders, learn how you can be a better tech leader by applying these simple yet poignant insights about the how and when to celebrate the successes of your team members.
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On this episode of Today's Top Leaders, learn how to leverage your leadership brand to navigate the shift in goals and uncertainty. Like dealing with problems around:
1. Quarterly goals that aren't firmed up until the end of the quarter.
2. Frustration of constantly moving targets.
3. Where to make sure your goals are in alignment.
4. The unwritten expectations of undefined goals and helping your team deal with the uncertainty.
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This week I’m sharing my best advice for creating connections and giving gifts that are in alignment with your personal brand. Listen in and find out how creating experiences, understanding personalities, and customization plays into your leadership brand and why a gift card may not be conveying the message you want.
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On this episode I’m exploring what’s possible when we focus on the service we provide over the reward we gain for the service itself. Listen in as we discuss the mindset of being in service to others, learning to connect with people while being aware of our intentions, and a simple challenge you can take to become more focused on how you show up in the world. I also share how a service-focused mindset can impact your personal brand in a positive way.
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This week I’m exploring the importance of being gentle as a leader. Listen in as we discuss how our mindset is connected to gentle behavior, why gentleness and enthusiasm work well together, and how to create an actionable plan while still creating opportunities for your team to have the space they need.
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Join me as we explore the advantages of routine one-on-one conversations and how your personal brand can create deeper conversations and “build the bridge” between leader and direct report. Listen in as we discuss how conversations help with recruitment and retention, how leverage your personal brand in one-on-one meetings, and how to help your team understand your goals and how they can help you achieve them.
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Today we’re discussing how and why technology leaders are utilizing social media platforms, as well as what you should consider before posting. Listen in as we discuss what proficiency in social media looks like, how you can hone your personal brand on your social media platform, and what to consider when protecting your reputation online.
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On this episode we’re exploring how your personal brand as a leader can impact the people you attract to your team and your organization. Listen in as we discuss what personal branding looks like for a leader, how to identify the gaps in your recruitment process, and how to stay top of mind while networking on social media platforms.
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Mark Noble returns to share his best advice for emerging leaders looking to stand out in the applicant pool. Listen in as Jen and Mark discuss the importance of having an opinion on leadership topics, finding a workplace culture that’s a good fit for you, and why successful leaders are shifting away from a “gig” mentality.
Mark Noble is a visionary Engineering Manager with a passion for seeking out productivity gains with new technologies and leading cultural change. Mark started his career building the very first websites for major household brands like Frigidaire and Dirt Devil before advancing to become an International Webmaster for Mettler-Toledo, a global leader in precision instruments. Later, Mark led the web initiatives for the nation's largest online K-12 charter school with an enrollment over 10,000 students years before COVID drove other schools to explore online learning. Mark now works remotely with a team delivering disruptive innovations in the marketing data space.
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Mark Noble shares key lessons the pandemic has taught us about technology and how we use it. Listen in as Jen and Mark discuss the importance for leaders to look at old technology in new ways, the rising standards of accessibility, and how leaders can create deeper connections with their customers by understanding their needs.
Mark Noble is a visionary Engineering Manager with a passion for seeking out productivity gains with new technologies and leading cultural change. Mark started his career building the very first websites for major household brands like Frigidaire and Dirt Devil before advancing to become an International Webmaster for Mettler-Toledo, a global leader in precision instruments. Later, Mark led the web initiatives for the nation's largest online K-12 charter school with an enrollment over 10,000 students years before COVID drove other schools to explore online learning. Mark now works remotely with a team delivering disruptive innovations in the marketing data space.
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Personal branding goes beyond the font and style of your resume. Elements of who you are can be packaged and showcased for potential employers to recognize your skills and help you find the best fit within any tech organization. During this episode we explore what a personal brand really is, the common misconceptions that prevent tech professionals from maximizing their branding, and how leaders can use personal branding to quickly and successfully obtain their career goals.
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Rob Seolas returns to discuss how to identify what you want in a career and how to discuss those needs with your leadership team. Listen in as Jen and Rob explore how companies can create better communication with their employees, how to be ready to embrace change, and the advantages to finding a mentor. Rob also shares the indicators that a company isn’t a good fit and how to balance career trajectory with finding a workplace culture you love.
Rob Seolas has a demonstrated history of founding and leading companies to high performance, most recently co-founding ObservePoint in 2007 and serving as CEO from inception until 2019. Under his leadership the employee talent grew from just a few to more than 100, at both ObservePoint’s headquarters and in multiple international offices. Rob also played a key role in creating partnerships with over 40 strategic global partners and growing a segment-leading customer base of more than 350 world-class, enterprise brands such as Delta, NBC, Turner, Home Depot and more. Rob artfully led ObservePoint through Series A and B fundraising and grew the company to over 15M in ARR. During his time as CEO ObservePoint won numerous prestigious awards for its innovative digital data quality technology from Adobe and the Digital Analytics Association. ObservePoint was also recognized to be among the fastest growing tech companies by Deloitte, Inc. 500 and Mountain West Capital.
Thought-leader, life-enthusiast and successful entrepreneur, Rob has more than 15 years of experience leading innovation in the digital marketing space. Rob previously co-founded and built iLeadMedia, which was acquired by Think Partnership in 2006.
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Rob Seolas shares how leadership teams can create a supportive culture and employment longevity by focusing on creating career paths that nurture individual talents. Listen in as Jen and Rob discuss finding a career that leans into your natural talents, why you don’t necessarily need a leadership role to keep growing within your career, and how CEO’s can rethink their culture in order to retain and support top talent.
Rob Seolas has a demonstrated history of founding and leading companies to high performance, most recently co-founding ObservePoint in 2007 and serving as CEO from inception until 2019. Under his leadership the employee talent grew from just a few to more than 100, at both ObservePoint’s headquarters and in multiple international offices. Rob also played a key role in creating partnerships with over 40 strategic global partners and growing a segment-leading customer base of more than 350 world-class, enterprise brands such as Delta, NBC, Turner, Home Depot and more. Rob artfully led ObservePoint through Series A and B fundraising and grew the company to over 15M in ARR. During his time as CEO ObservePoint won numerous prestigious awards for its innovative digital data quality technology from Adobe and the Digital Analytics Association. ObservePoint was also recognized to be among the fastest growing tech companies by Deloitte, Inc. 500 and Mountain West Capital.
Thought-leader, life-enthusiast and successful entrepreneur, Rob has more than 15 years of experience leading innovation in the digital marketing space. Rob previously co-founded and built iLeadMedia, which was acquired by Think Partnership in 2006.
You can connect with Rob via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertseolas/
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This week Jen shares what servant leadership is and how to infuse your leadership skills with insights from a heart-centered CEO. During this episode Jen explores what a servant leader should focus on first to support their team, the importance of being compassionate to yourself and others, and Jen’s top tips for being servant leader even before earning a managerial title.
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John Gambill Jr. returns to discuss the important characteristics of good mentorship and how his organization is focused on mentoring team members to create effective leadership habits. Listen in as Jen and John discuss the impact of rushing your team, why employees are afraid to ask questions, and how you can reduce stress and overwhelm to create better productivity in your organization.
As CEO and Co-founder of Lebanon Ohio based GO Concepts, Inc., John Gambill Jr embraces his role as visionary leader and understands the importance of supporting his team, just as much as the clients his company is fortunate to serve. The son of a social worker and fiscal clerk mother, and an auto mechanic and small business owning father, both with a long history of community involvement and working with youth organizations, John learned the value of hard work, dedication, and the importance of commitment to others at a young age.
You can learn more about John and his company here: https://www.itfordd.com/
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John Gambill Jr. shares how his organization is focused on supporting their team through relationships and emotional support. Listen in as Jen and John discuss why compassion should be part of who we are as leaders, how to assess what is important to each employee and how the tech industry has evolved over time.
As CEO and Co-founder of Lebanon Ohio based GO Concepts, Inc., John Gambill Jr embraces his role as visionary leader and understands the importance of supporting his team, just as much as the clients his company is fortunate to serve. The son of a social worker and fiscal clerk mother, and an auto mechanic and small business owning father, both with a long history of community involvement and working with youth organizations, John learned the value of hard work, dedication, and the importance of commitment to others at a young age.
You can learn more about John and his company here: https://www.itfordd.com/
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Jen shares her best advice for assessing your work-life balance ratio and adjusting to create a peaceful, joyful life. Listen in as she explains the five key areas you should be focusing on, including your mental health, physical well-being, and your boundaries.
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Craig Condie returns to discuss how to determine whether or not a management role is right for you. Listen in as Jen and Craig explore the qualifications of a management position, staying in your zone of genius, and having a leadership mentor. They also discuss the difference between mentoring and coaching, as well as when to seek career assistance outside of your organization.
Craig Condie currently consults, delivering solutions that increase client productivity, optimize execution, and maximize resources. Prior to consulting he filled the Director of Program Management Office for a global organization. A “hands-on” execution expert who leveraged appropriate applications of technology and process to deliver desired outcome. Responsible for portfolio management across North America leading project management and solution refinement throughout the product development lifecycle.
Condie’s professional growth includes positions in project and program management, engineering, product marketing, account management, and strategy. Condie began his career in computer science developing software for commercial and military flight training.
You can connect with Craig via Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ccondie/
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Craig Condie shares how becoming a better self-manager sets you up for a career in leadership. Listen in as Jen and Craig discuss being adaptable, creating a vision for your career trajectory, and the key skills you need to be a better manager. They also explore how to create momentum and the biggest changes in tech leadership today.
Craig Condie currently consults, delivering solutions that increase client productivity, optimize execution, and maximize resources. Prior to consulting he filled the Director of Program Management Office for a global organization. A “hands-on” execution expert who leveraged appropriate applications of technology and process to deliver desired outcome. Responsible for portfolio management across North America leading project management and solution refinement throughout the product development lifecycle.
Condie’s professional growth includes positions in project and program management, engineering, product marketing, account management, and strategy. Condie began his career in computer science developing software for commercial and military flight training.
You can connect with Craig via Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ccondie/
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During this episode Jen discusses the power of the stories we tell ourselves and how it can impact our careers and potential. Listen in as Jen explores letting go of stories that no longer serve you, forgiving yourself of the past, and rewriting your own story.
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Nate Boden returns to discuss how tech leaders can focus on creating better collaborative environments by identifying the needs of individual team members. Jen and Nate also explore how non-verbal communication has changed with virtual work environments and how being vulnerable is a powerful leadership tool.
Nate Boden is the CTO at NICE CXone where he leads a multinational enterprise R&D team that delivers an industry-leading Contact-Center-as-a-Service platform.
Nate has been leading and learning in technology since graduating from BYU in 2000. Nate is a self-described “process improvement guy” who doesn’t forget that people are the center of any business. With Nate, you can expect transparency, positive intent, and resilient focus on meeting the most important goals.
Nate is happily married and has four wonderful children, whom he loves spending time with. In Nate’s free time, you will find him wake surfing at Lake Powell.
You can connect with Nate via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nateboden/
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Nate Boden shares how his leadership taught him the importance of finding common ground when it comes to communicating ideas and systems. Listen in as Jen and Nate discuss how to prioritize your team’s stories, the most important skills for leaders, and how to connect and communicate with your customers in new ways.
Nate Boden is the CTO at NICE CXone where he leads a multinational enterprise R&D team that delivers an industry-leading Contact-Center-as-a-Service platform.
Nate has been leading and learning in technology since graduating from BYU in 2000. Nate is a self-described “process improvement guy” who doesn’t forget that people are the center of any business. With Nate, you can expect transparency, positive intent, and resilient focus on meeting the most important goals.
Nate is happily married and has four wonderful children, whom he loves spending time with. In Nate’s free time, you will find him wake surfing at Lake Powell.
You can connect with Nate via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nateboden/
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Today I’m sharing an insight from my guest Jerry Rudisin about making mistakes and how they are an indicator of success. During this episode I’m exploring how fear contributes to our lack of trying in our careers and how we can mitigate that fear with simple strategies. I’ll also share how you can see what opportunities mistakes create for you and how to avoid analysis paralysis.
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On today’s episode Jerry Rudisin returns to discuss how CEO’s hire the right people for their organizations. Listen in as Jerry and I explore the four key things CEO’s consider when hiring a new employee and how you can optimize yourself for a new role by being flexible and open to learning something new. We’ll also discuss the difference between a family and a team, as well as how remote working has changed workplace culture and the possibility of a hybrid model in the future.
Jerry Rudisin is the CEO and a co-founder of Backdrop Health, Inc., a digital health company launched in Salt Lake City in 2020. Backdrop has created a breakthrough in precise, actionable medical outcome predictions, from a new way of computing on modern electronic medical records. Backdrop's solution is intended for pharmaceutical companies that want to accelerate their clinical trials, front-line health care providers, and insurers and payers, and can improve the health of hundreds of millions and cut the cost of health care. Jerry is also an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The University of Utah, where he has been focused since mid-2017 on life sciences, an area of world-class innovation from The U, The U Hospitals, and the associated Huntsman Cancer Institute.
You can connect with Jerry via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudisin/
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Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. On today’s episode Jerry Rudisin shares the valuable lessons he’s learned as the CEO of four startup companies and how those lessons can impact your future as a tech leader. Listen in as Jerry and I discuss the importance of creating high trust teams, how to be an open leader, and why it isn’t the CEO’s job to know everything.
Jerry Rudisin is the CEO and a co-founder of Backdrop Health, Inc., a digital health company launched in Salt Lake City in 2020. Backdrop has created a breakthrough in precise, actionable medical outcome predictions, from a new way of computing on modern electronic medical records. Backdrop's solution is intended for pharmaceutical companies that want to accelerate their clinical trials, front-line health care providers, and insurers and payers, and can improve the health of hundreds of millions and cut the cost of health care. Jerry is also an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The University of Utah, where he has been focused since mid-2017 on life sciences, an area of world-class innovation from The U, The U Hospitals, and the associated Huntsman Cancer Institute.
You can connect with Jerry via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudisin/
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Personal branding isn’t a logo or website. It’s a critical element for planning your career and success. In this episode we’re diving into what it takes to create a personal brand and how it can help you align with companies and leaders who share similar goals. We’ll also discuss the key questions you should be asking yourself in order to build a reputation reflective of your talent and experience.
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On today’s episode, we’re exploring the benefits of a positive working relationship with your boss. Listen in as we discuss the intentions behind a workplace relationship, strategies for maintaining open, honest communication, and how this relationship plays into the five pillars of a well-balanced life.
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On today’s episode, we’re discussing the “Three P’s – Passion, Planning, and Persistence.” Listen in as we explore how passion shows up in different ways, how to evaluate your passion and make the most of it, as well as understanding when your excitement may lead you away from accomplishing your goals. We’ll also discuss how to hone your passion in order to move your career forward.
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On today’s episode, explore the idea of humility in the workplace and challenge yourself to show compassion for others in everyday life. Listen in as we explore what we can do as a global community, understanding what we can control, and how the power of kindness allows us to connect with others in the workplace and beyond through shared experiences. We’ll also discuss how you can lead yourself and your team to be compassionate within the walls of your organization and beyond.
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Today Bassam Salem returns to discuss the importance of communication with engineers. Listen in as Bassam and Jennifer discuss the four key ingredients to a good hire, finding a balance of personalities in a team ecosystem, and why optimism could be one of your strongest assets.
Bassam Salem is the founder and CEO of AtlasRTX and the former COO at inContact (acquired by NICE) and MaritzCX (acquired by inMoment). AtlasRTX is the first tech startup incubated under his venture consultancy, Mindshare Ventures. After immigrating to the United States from Egypt as a foreign student, he received his BS, MS, and MPhil degrees in computer science and his MBA from the University of Utah. Based in Park City, he is now happy to call Utah home.
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Today Bassam Salem shares his best advice for tech professionals looking to make their next career move. Listen in as Jen and Bassam discuss the power of soft skills, why collaboration and influence can be more important than tech skills, and why a side hustle could hurt your chances of long-term career success.
Bassam Salem is the founder and CEO of AtlasRTX and the former COO at inContact (acquired by NICE) and MaritzCX (acquired by inMoment). AtlasRTX is the first tech startup incubated under his venture consultancy, Mindshare Ventures. After immigrating to the United States from Egypt as a foreign student, he received his BS, MS, and MPhil degrees in computer science and his MBA from the University of Utah. Based in Park City, he is now happy to call Utah home.
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Today’s episode is an exploration into stress and how we manage it. Listen in as we share the five key areas of your life and how to determine where your stress is and what to do about it. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed with work and not sure how to start feeling better, this is the episode for you.
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On this episode Earl Foote returns to discuss the importance of leadership development in the tech sector and why companies value generalists. Listen in as Jen and Earl share the value of focusing on teamwork and why a growth mindset will serve you in today’s job search.
Earl is a serial entrepreneur with a massive itch to see and experience the world, its cultures, people, and food. In 2019 alone, Earl did 14 business and personal trips around the world - from Vancouver BC to Costa Rica to Spain to Iceland to Dubai. As a Co-Founder of ELEVATE INTL, a project that’s passionate about offering adventures, retreats, and humanitarian service opportunities to leaders, he shares his wanderlust for seeing the world to bless the lives of at-risk children.
You can learn more about Earl at: nexusitc.net
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On this episode Earl Foote explores his first impressions of technology and how creating a healthy tech/life balance has impacted his views on leadership. Listen in as he reveals the impact of being reclusive, his best advice for exercising mindful leadership, and embracing the vulnerabilities of the humans within your organization.
Earl is a serial entrepreneur with a massive itch to see and experience the world, its cultures, people, and food. In 2019 alone, Earl did 14 business and personal trips around the world - from Vancouver BC to Costa Rica to Spain to Iceland to Dubai. As a Co-Founder of ELEVATE INTL, a project that’s passionate about offering adventures, retreats, and humanitarian service opportunities to leaders, he shares his wanderlust for seeing the world to bless the lives of at-risk children.
You can learn more about Earl at: nexusitc.net
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Today Jen explores the questions and consequences of leaving a job that makes you miserable – even if you just started. During this conversation Jen covers how to determine exactly what feels out of alignment with your new position, how to take responsibility for your career choices in a positive way, and the key questions you should ask yourself before determining your next course of action.
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On this episode Melena Fenn returns to discuss the power of mentoring and how we can better serve mentees by asking questions focused on finding the right career vs. the right title. Listen in as Jen and Melena discuss understanding what drives you, thinking about how you want to spend your time, both at work and at home, and how to appropriately research a potential company to find out how they align with your values and goals.
Melena Fenn has over 17 years of experience in product lifecycle management—running the gamut of roles from program management to product management, from product operations to continuous improvement. She currently leads a product management team responsible for both the agent and administrative experiences at Nice inContact. Melena started her professional career in white collar crime investigation and received her undergraduate degree from Weber State University in Criminal Justice and English.
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Melena Fenn has over 17 years of experience in product lifecycle management—running the gamut of roles from program management to product management, from product operations to continuous improvement. She currently leads a product management team responsible for both the agent and administrative experiences at Nice inContact. Melena started her professional career in white collar crime investigation and received her undergraduate degree from Weber State University in Criminal Justice and English.
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On this episode of Today’s Top Leaders Jen Anderson discusses the advantages to creating a career vision and what you need to consider to get started. Listen in as Jen reveals why you should be less focused on titles and more focused on your passion, the key questions you should ask yourself when creating your career vision, and how self confidence can impact your overall goals and desires.
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Nicole Toomey Davis discusses the need for support roles in technology management, and how leaders can identify and nurture the technology creatives who build the products that support the business. Jen and Nicole also discuss the under-appreciation of today’s technologists as well as the most important skill tech leaders need to have in order to succeed.
Nicole Toomey Davis is a serial entrepreneur and the President, CEO and co-founder of AI-software company, Enclavix, LLC, creators of the VentureWrench Startup Community with a vision of high tech and high touch to help coach large numbers of entrepreneurs effectively. She has raised millions of dollars in investor funding for her award-winning startups as well as over $1.2 million in SBIR funding for Enclavix and VentureWrench. Ms. Davis also invested millions of dollars in some of Utah’s most sophisticated tech startups during her tenure running Utah’s high profile technology grant funding program. Ms. Davis holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Brigham Young University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and is an experienced Board Member, published author, professional speaker and entrepreneur coach.
You can connect with Nicole via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletoomeydavis
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Nicole Toomey Davis returns to share her insights into cultivating integrity and respect when developing your technology career. Listen in as Jen and Nicole discuss having high standards for your team, finding a company that aligns with your values, and the symptoms of a poorly managed manager.
Nicole Toomey Davis is a serial entrepreneur and the President, CEO and co-founder of AI-software company, Enclavix, LLC, creators of the VentureWrench Startup Community with a vision of high tech and high touch to help coach large numbers of entrepreneurs effectively. She has raised millions of dollars in investor funding for her award-winning startups as well as over $1.2 million in SBIR funding for Enclavix and VentureWrench. Ms. Davis also invested millions of dollars in some of Utah’s most sophisticated tech startups during her tenure running Utah’s high profile technology grant funding program. Ms. Davis holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Brigham Young University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and is an experienced Board Member, published author, professional speaker and entrepreneur coach.
You can connect with Nicole via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletoomeydavis
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On this introductory episode of Today’s Top Leaders, host Jen Anderson shares her mission to help tech leaders build great careers for themselves and their teams. Listen in as Jen explores who should be listening to Today’s Top Leaders and what listeners have to look forward to in upcoming episodes.
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