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Join John Kandray on the Interaction Podcast as he sits down with Zane Syed, a seasoned IT sales leader with over 20 years of experience in banking and software solutions. In this engaging conversation, Zane shares his journey from individual contributor to leadership, revealing the key skills, mindset, and emotional intelligence required to lead high-performing teams effectively.
Discover insights on:
Servant leadership and creating psychological safety for your team
Emotional regulation and understanding human behavior at work
Balancing productivity with genuine human connection
Coaching vs. directive leadership styles for seasoned professionals
Career growth, role models, and preparing for leadership roles
Whether you’re an aspiring leader, seasoned manager, or curious about building stronger team dynamics, this episode offers actionable strategies to improve your leadership, communication, and influence in the workplace.
Connect with Zane Syed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/szsyed/
Visit the John Kandray Consulting website here: https://johnkandrayconsulting.com/
Listen to Interaction on these podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CRyAOtxD4kcILBLR90GJs
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interaction/id1815701458
Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/021f1171-6809-44fa-8ac4-17ca01eff6cf/interaction
#InteractionPodcast #InclusiveLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceCulture #HumanConnection #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork #ResilientLeadership #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipPodcast #EmployeeWellbeing #AuthenticLeadership #WorkplaceBelonging #LeadingWithEmpathy
The Interaction Podcast hosted by John Kandray dives into the evolving world of leadership and workplace culture. With a focus on inclusive leadership, psychological safety, resilience, and authentic connection, each episode brings you conversations with forward-thinking leaders and experts. Together, we explore practical strategies for creating workplaces where people feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive. Whether you’re leading a team, shaping culture, or simply curious about the human side of high performance, this podcast offers insights to help you navigate change with confidence and impact.
By John KandrayJoin John Kandray on the Interaction Podcast as he sits down with Zane Syed, a seasoned IT sales leader with over 20 years of experience in banking and software solutions. In this engaging conversation, Zane shares his journey from individual contributor to leadership, revealing the key skills, mindset, and emotional intelligence required to lead high-performing teams effectively.
Discover insights on:
Servant leadership and creating psychological safety for your team
Emotional regulation and understanding human behavior at work
Balancing productivity with genuine human connection
Coaching vs. directive leadership styles for seasoned professionals
Career growth, role models, and preparing for leadership roles
Whether you’re an aspiring leader, seasoned manager, or curious about building stronger team dynamics, this episode offers actionable strategies to improve your leadership, communication, and influence in the workplace.
Connect with Zane Syed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/szsyed/
Visit the John Kandray Consulting website here: https://johnkandrayconsulting.com/
Listen to Interaction on these podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CRyAOtxD4kcILBLR90GJs
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interaction/id1815701458
Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/021f1171-6809-44fa-8ac4-17ca01eff6cf/interaction
#InteractionPodcast #InclusiveLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceCulture #HumanConnection #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork #ResilientLeadership #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipPodcast #EmployeeWellbeing #AuthenticLeadership #WorkplaceBelonging #LeadingWithEmpathy
The Interaction Podcast hosted by John Kandray dives into the evolving world of leadership and workplace culture. With a focus on inclusive leadership, psychological safety, resilience, and authentic connection, each episode brings you conversations with forward-thinking leaders and experts. Together, we explore practical strategies for creating workplaces where people feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive. Whether you’re leading a team, shaping culture, or simply curious about the human side of high performance, this podcast offers insights to help you navigate change with confidence and impact.