E.33 | Leadership Beyond the Rink: Insights from Jeff Sandquist

Jeff Sandquist - former VP at tech giants Microsoft and Twitter, now providing corporate leadership at Automattic- the home of WordPress and Tumblr.

We often think the sports world has a monopoly on great leadership and high performance, but the corporate world is also continually hunting for world class leaders who are at the top of their game. On today's episode Jeff talks about the Seattle Kraken and how hockey has permeated the Pacific Northwest creating great sport experiences. He goes into depth to talk about the same leadership that pushes franchises like the Kraken forward is the same leadership that is required at the top Fortune 500 firms around the world and how everyday he is looking for young leaders who have honed their skills in team environments like the sport of hockey!

Listen to the podcast to hear what he feels is the secrets of great leadership!