

292. As Seen on Why IT Matters: A Double Order of Nontoxic Optimism with a Side of Good Please - Tim Lockie + Tracy Kronzak
Meet Tim & Tracy. We've been called a lot of things in our day, but never nontoxic optimists - and we kinda like it! Tune in to the Why IT Matters podcast (click and subscribe too - you won't regret it!), which is a truth tech talk with two dynamite humans. If you’re a giver, a business leader, or an application developer, this is a conversation not to miss, because, if you’re not leading with value and humanity first, you’re missing out. 🎧
Episode Highlights
- Nontoxic optimism (1:45)
- An open love letter to philanthropy (9:05)
- The power of good (16:10)
- Money as a force for positive influence (21:40)
- Outlining core values (26:20)
- Outcomes materialize by achieving values (38:30)
- Finding your voice (41:25)
- The importance of technology for good (44:30)
- The emotional barrier to tech adoption (52:00)
- We Are For Good PRO (58:45)
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