Tune in to an inspiring conversation with Todd Kackley, VP and Global CIO of Textron, highlighting his leadership journey, resilience, and innovations in aerospace and defense. Todd discusses Textron’s pioneering developments, including electric aircraft, model-based engineering, and AI-driven maintenance solutions that enhance efficiency and safety. He shares his personal battle with cancer, navigating three recurrences while maintaining his role as a transformational leader. His story emphasizes vulnerability, trust in his team, and balancing health with professional responsibilities. The discussion also explores challenges in the aerospace industry, such as talent gaps and evolving technologies, alongside Todd’s passion for fostering the next generation of leaders and driving impactful change.

Connect with Todd on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-kackley-564aba/

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00:00 Intro

01:16 guest Introduction Todd Kackley

01:27 What is Textron

03:28 Exciting Trends in Aerospace and Defense

04:19 Electric Aircrafts

12:15 Talent Gap in Airspace and Defense

17:57 CG Infinity

18:44 How did you end up in technology?

22:41 Technology will always take care of itself

24:00 Cancer Scare

30:56 How did you handle the challenges

32:50 What would you say to your team now

34:20 Did having cancer changed you as a leader?

36:08 Was work a blessing during that time?

37:25 Early Detection

38:59 Conversation Cards

41:10 Like and Subscribe

42:29 Tech CXO Excellence Program

43:39 Outro