Former Dell CIO On Being Passion Struck With John R. Miles

Feb 15, 2024

Former Dell CIO John R. Miles discusses the Gardener Leadership Style and Servant Leadership. He highlights the importance of leading with passion, nurturing employees, and achieving small victories. Embrace your flames and radiate strong leadership.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Evolution of Leadership Styles

03:58 • 10min

Embracing Unpopular Opportunities

13:42 • 6min

Leadership, Incremental Wins, and Passion Struck Book Promotion

19:37 • 2min

Concluding Thoughts on Leadership and Evolution

21:52 • 2min

Would you embrace the flames that would ignite within you or let the cold wind snuff it out? How would you be proud of yourself if you wouldn’t let those flames burn bright? In this episode, John R. Miles, the former Dell CIO, delves into what it means to be Passion Struck in leading into your organization. He explains the meaning of the Gardener Leadership Style and the importance of being a Servant Leader. This episode shows how bright John’s torch burns as he leaves embers of insights on the value of leading with your feet and nurturing everyone with your leadership. Embrace your flames and let that radiate in leading those around you. Let’s join John Miles today and be Passion Struck with him.

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