The Leadership Exchange

Angela Nelms shares valuable insights on building successful companies, emphasizing the importance of humility, transparency, and continuous learning in leadership. She discusses the criteria for company success, including exceptional customer service, positive work culture, and employee satisfaction. Angela also highlights the significance of building collaborative teams, nurturing a healthy work environment, and addressing toxic cultures early on. Sponsored by This Dot Labs Watch this episode on our YouTube Read more on our blog.

Maggie Pint discusses the growing focus on customer-centric product development and the trend she sees with the shift in product roles and ownership. How does product converge with engineering and what will the future of how the industry is shifting shape the next few years? She also discusses how engineering roles are impacted by new frameworks, tools, and generative AI like chatGPT. Sponsored by This Dot LabsWatch this episode here.Read more on our blog.

Sheldon McGee is the Head of Engineering at Satellite.im. Learn his thoughts on the evolution of engineering management, the balance between process and people in scrum, and practical strategies for optimizing team workflows. Sponsored by This Dot Labs. Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel. Read more on our blog.

Nael Alismail, Head of Engineering at ImagineX, discusses the intricate balance between technology, business outcomes, and software development. This conversation offers practical advice on delivering true business value, the importance of understanding business goals, making strategic technology decisions, and fostering a culture of iterative development.  Sponsored by This Dot Labs Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel! Read more on our blog!

Emma Bostian is an engineering manager at Spotify and shares her journey from engineer to manager. She discusses the challenges she faced in her new role and the importance of collaboration, continuous learning, and understanding individual motivations in a managerial role. She also shares strategies for time management and highlights the importance of matching team members with projects that align with their goals. Sponsored by This Dot Labs. Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel. Read more on our blog!

Discover the challenges of giving and receiving feedback and the importance of mutual respect with Kelly Vaughn. Explore the cultural aspects of feedback delivery and the value of creating a safe space for failure and critical feedback.   Sponsored by This Dot Labs Watch this episode on our YouTube channel. Read more on our blog.

Dr. Christine Dee, a technologist and research psychologist at IBM shares her perspective on AI ethics and designing responsibly for AI. The episode addresses the challenges leaders face in navigating conversations around trust, ethics, and responsibility. Sponsored by This Dot Labs Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel Read more on our blog

Cory Minton, a Field CTO at Splunk shares his role in the intersection of data analytics and Formula One racing. He shares insights into his leadership philosophy, emphasizing the importance of intentional curiosity, continuous learning, side projects, and balancing high-performance work with periods of lower intensity to prevent burnout. The episode also explores Cory's project involving McLaren, where data and technology are leveraged to gain a competitive edge in both Formula One and Esports. Sponsored by This Dot Labs Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel Read more on our blog.

Jean Roberts, the field CTO of financial markets at DataRobot is a leader in the field of data and AI. Jean shares her journey from investment banking to tech, and shares her insights into companies adopting technology and going through data transformations and the challenges they face. She talks about how data must first be accessible within an organization before it can be fully utilized in the adoption of generative and predictive AI. Jean also shares her perspectives on navigating the delicate balance between technological advancements and human considerations. Sponsored by This Dot Labs. Watch this episode on YouTube. Read more on our blog.

Tracy and Rob explore the critical aspects of successfully adopting technology in non-tech companies. They stress the importance of integrating technology into the core mission, sharing insights on pitfalls and the transformative nature of tech adoption. The conversation covers promoting technology ownership, hiring aligned technologists, fostering curiosity, staying adaptable, and embracing trial and error. Sponsored by This Dot Labs. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel. Read more on our blog!