Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin From Microsoft to Xero: Steve Vamos on Leading Through Tech’s Toughest Moments
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In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with Steve Vamos—former CEO of Microsoft Australia, Apple Australia, and Xero—to unpack what it really takes to lead through disruption, pressure, and change.
We explore:
- How to lead through crisis with calm and clarity
- Why alignment—not strategy—is the key to execution
- The power of emotional self-awareness in leadership
- How feedback can shape growth (if you let it)
- What it really means to "be" versus "do" as a leader
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James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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