In Episode 4 of the MINDFUL CIO podcast, we spoke with Hani Arab, CIO of Seymour Whyte, an award-winning Australian company.

Hani shared his journey from civil engineering in the construction industry to his current role as CIO. He reflected on how leadership in the tech sector has evolved and offered his perspective on servant and mindful leadership.

As a mature leader, Hani emphasised the importance of empathy and adaptability. He discussed how understanding the unique needs of your team and fostering a culture of camaraderie can unlock their full potential. He also highlighted the drawbacks of micromanagement and command-and-control leadership styles, advocating for empowering teams to drive long-term success.

Our conversation was genuine, thought-provoking, and packed with invaluable leadership insights. We trust it will inspire you to adopt some of Hani’s wisdom and take your own leadership journey to the next level.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:56 Guest Introduction: Hani Arab

03:35 Hani's Career Journey

05:30 Personal Insights and Hobbies

07:45 The Mindful CIO Manifesto

08:07 Servant Leadership

08:27 Empathy and Leadership Styles

10:32 Downsides of Micro-managing

12:01 Curiosity and Ongoing Learning

14:15 Command and Control leadership

15:49 Self Care Activities and Routines

16:37 The Power and Benefits of Pause and Prayer

19:31 Roles Models and Inspiration of Great Leadership

23:08 With Great Power comes Great Responsibility

25:24 Sustainable High Performance

28:55 Leading Change and Communicating the Vision

29:40 Stakeholders Relationship Development

31:55 Defining the Future State in a New Role

33:46 A Critical Habit for Successful Leadership

36:25 Engaging the Board with Hard Metrics and ROI

39.15 Getting to Know Your Team and Their Motivations

42:27 Final Thoughts – Snippets of Wisdom

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Links from this episode:

• Connect with Hani Arab on LinkedIn –

• ADAPT Interview with Hani Arab -

• SIT-DOWN Roundtable with Hani Arab -

• Nat’s LinkedIn article on Servant Leadership -

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