Welcome to the Ultra Leadership podcast. Today's episode features Jason Wilcox, the CTO at Source Advisors, who brings a wealth of experience from the technology sector, and a personal passion for landscape photography.

We'll discuss how Jason's approach to photography parallels his leadership style, emphasizing proactivity, strategic planning, and patience.

Jason shares his experience of transitioning from technical roles to leadership positions, stressing the importance of developing soft skills and fostering a culture of growth and empathy within tech teams. We'll also touch on the challenges leaders face, like the impulse to revert to hands-on problem-solving and how to stay visionary amidst day-to-day pressures.

Get ready for an engaging conversation that bridges the technical with the transformative in leadership.

Show Highlights:

• Find out how photography can edify leadership. [00:03:06]
• Practical tips to foster proactivity in an organization. [00:07:25]
• How to proactively manage resistance to change. [00:12:21]
• Why a leader must grow past a tactical-expert mindset. [00:18:33]
• Discover the difference between urgency and haste. [00:20:49]

Join Greg in a thought-provoking conversation with Dvir Shapira, Chief Product Officer at Venn, as they explore the intriguing world of influencing without authority.

Gain valuable insights into the challenges of leading without hierarchical power, and discover practical strategies for fostering collaboration and teamwork across different functions in an organization. Learn about the critical role of emotional intelligence and effective measurement techniques in leadership success.

Don't miss this engaging discussion that will leave you with actionable takeaways to enhance your leadership skills.

Show Highlights:

• Why exercise a long view beyond workers’ hard skills? [00:02:47]
• Benefits of teams associating as horizontal partners. [00:06:10]
• Discover how to foster cross-functional collaboration. [00:09:44]
• Learn about radical transparency with customers. [00:10:58]
• Top strategies to drive positive employee behaviors. [00:13:02]
• Find out how to leverage this “offer team” concept. [00:18:04]

In this episode of Ultra Leadership, host Greg Giuliano engages in a compelling conversation with guest Shawn Wing, Vice President of People Experience at Western Digital.

They uncover the challenges of leading organizations through transformation. Discover the essential skills for the future of work shared by Shawn, including fostering curiosity, empathy, and resilience. Gain valuable insights into the power of open communication, inclusivity, and adaptability in driving positive change.

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on cultivating effective leadership behaviors to shape the future and navigate transformation with empathy and gratitude.

Show Highlights:

• Explore the hard part of leading organizational change. [00:03:00]
• Discover the secrets to empowering leadership. [00:07:01]
• How do leaders maintain authenticity during change? [00:10:58]
• Techniques to foster trust vs. command and control. [00:14:00]
• Tips for continuous development as a leader. [00:16:35]
• Unlock the eight vital skills for the future of work. [00:18:54]