Mindful CIO Podcast

Episode #5 - Vulnerability and Growth in Tech Leadership with Jorge Silveira


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In this episode of the Mindful CIO Podcast, host Nathalie Heynderickx speaks with Jorge Silveira, a multi-award-winning senior executive recognized for his transformative work in healthcare, automotive, government, and technology sectors. Jorge shares personal anecdotes from his childhood in Brazil and reveals his lesser-known passions for painting, sculpting, and songwriting.


The conversation delves into the principles of the Mindful CIO Manifesto, particularly the support for leaders' growth, and how Jorge fosters a culture of trust and empowerment within his teams. He emphasizes the importance of passion, belief, and behaviour alignment in leadership. The discussion also explores the role of CIOs and CDOs in the age of AI, stressing the need for multidisciplinary oversight and business acumen. Jorge highlights the critical need for organizations to understand their core purpose and align their AI strategies accordingly. This episode offers profound insights into leadership, vulnerability, and the responsible implementation of AI in tech.


🎬 IN OUR EPISODE:

00:00 Introduction to the Mindful CIO Podcast

00:15 Meet Jorge Silveira: A Visionary Leader

03:14 Personal Insights: Beyond the LinkedIn Profile

04:45 The Mindful CIO Manifesto

04:52 Empowering Leadership and Growth

09:00 The Importance of Vulnerability in Leadership

17:02 Self-Care Strategies for High-Pressure Roles

22:00 Building Strong Team Relationships

22:51 The Sinkhole Metaphor: Supporting Each Other

28:10 Childhood Lessons

33:03 Inspiring Leadership: Role Models and Mentors

38:48 The Importance of Purpose inCareer Choices

41:50 Non-Technical Aspects of TechLeadership

47:44 Learning About a New Organisation

51:23 The Ownership of AI in Organisations

56:55 Keys to Leading High-Performing TechTeams

01:05:21 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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🔗 CONNECT WITH JORGE SILVEIRA

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgesilveira/
  • AI Leadership Series S1E3: TheRise of the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO):  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-leadership-series-s1e3-rise-chief-artificial-officer-silveira-vpa7c/?trackingId=bPbEBZdODt3Jk9M3eeabbw%3D%3D
  • Music Lyrics - (Under MichaelO’Brandel artistic name)
  • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bvXEjTbsv0O39gFljLlbK?si=229xEYVJRAy9xb_aJ_TkXw
  • Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/au/artist/michael-obrandel/1784747087
  • Video Clips: Valentine https://youtu.be/Xy5Kr0e_v8Y?feature=shared
  • Sculptures: Australian BoabTrees Website - https://www.iamboab.com


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