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- Are Engineering Leaders Hiding Behind the Data? with Rob Ocel & Tracy LeeTracy Lee and Rob Ocel discuss the concept of 'owning the middle' in engineering leadership and the importance of leaders having opinions and fighting for them. They talk about making people unhappy in deliberate ways, and leading with intentionality and purpose. They also cover the need for self-awareness and self-introspection in leadership.Sponsored by This Dot LabsWatch this episode on our YouTube Channel!Read more on our blog!21 min
- Cybersecurity Leadership 101 with Dr. Joye PurserRob Ocel interviews Dr. Joye Purser, the Global Lead Field CISO at Veritas Technologies. Dr. Purser explains the need for passionate problem solvers in the private sector and outlines the three key elements of security leadership. She discusses the rising threat of cybersecurity attacks in the private sector and what organizations are doing to address them, and what skillsets are needed to hire leadership in this area.Sponsored by This Dot LabsWatch this episode on YouTubeRead more on our blog28 min
- Innovation is NOT JUST Creating Something New: Dylani Herath, FinTech LeaderRob Ocel interviews Dylani Herath about championing change within organizations and how to effectively lead transformation efforts within organization. She shares her career journey and talks about the best practices she implements when working to align the team’s technology capabilities with organizational objectives.Sponsored by This Dot LabsWatch this episode on our YouTube Channel!Read more on our blog!26 min
- Is Becoming an Engineering Manager a Career Ladder Climb or Detour? A Discussion With Charity Majors, CTO at HoneycombCharity Majors, CTO at Honeycomb challenges engineers and engineering managers to ask themselves this question: “Why would anyone want to be an engineering manager?” Charity discusses the importance of engineering management, the rising standards engineering managers are held to, the emotional labor, and how big of a mindset shift successful engineering management is from being a developer. They also discuss the need for strong social support systems for engineering managers and advice for people considering whether to become or remain an engineering manager.Sponsored by This Dot LabsWatch This Video on YouTubeSubscribe to Our YouTubeRead More About Charity's Interview on Our Blog29 min
- Building a Championship Team: Lessons from Sports, the Kitchen, and Software Orgs with Joe Essey, Director of Engineering at PopmenuOn this episode of the Engineering Leadership podcast, Rob Ocel interviews Joe Essey, the Director of Engineering at Popmenu, about how to create a high-performing championship team environment. Joe draws on his experiences in sports, the restaurant industry, and his time at Liberty Mutual Insurance, Salesloft, and Popmenu to discuss the need for a good pipeline, the right people in place, and a focus on team success over individual success.Sponsored by This Dot Labs27 min
- From Vision to Results Quickly with Rapid Prototyping: Insights from Salesforce CTO Charlie IsaacsOn this episode of Engineering Leadership, Rob Ocel interviews Charlie Isaacs, CTO for Customer Connection at Salesforce. Charlie talks about his career journey, his technique of 'spaghetti flinging', digital transformation, and how rapid prototyping helps leaders move from vision to action quickly.32 min
- Being a CTO at Any Level: A Discussion with Kathy Keating, Co-Founder of CTO LevelsRob Ocel hosts the Engineering Leadership Series with Kathy Keating, co-founder of CTO Levels. Keating shares her tech journey, leadership insights, and the vital role of swift trust-building. They discuss transitioning to leadership, effective communication, and matching CTO roles to a company's stage.31 min
- Software Team Leadership: Risk Taking and Decision Making with David Cramer, Co-Founder and CTO at SentryOn this episode of the Engineering Leadership series, Rob Ocel interviews David Cramer, co-founder and CTO of Sentry. They discuss the importance of making decisions and taking risks, the success of Sentry, and the challenges of developing and defending opinions in the software engineering industry.33 min
- Embracing Risk and Doing Your Part in Open Source: Lessons from Platformatic CTO Matteo CollinaRob Ocel talks to Matteo Collina, Platformatic's co-founder and CTO, about leadership and risk perception. Matteo discusses how Platformatic manages risk using their tools and emphasizes the overlooked advantages of embracing open source contributions in organizations.Sponsored by This Dot Labs.24 min
- How to Cultivate a Culture of Innovation, Intent, and Mission-Focus with Shanthala Rao, Chief Digital Development Officer at PrimericaIn this podcast, Rob Ocel interviews Shanthala Rao, Chief Digital Development Officer at Primerica. They discuss her 20+ year career, Primerica's innovative culture, and how technology is used to enhance human connections, particularly between representatives and clients.Sponsored by This Dot Labs.27 min
About The Leadership Exchange
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This is The Leadership Exchange, where we sit down with accomplished leaders and uncover the secrets of their success. Join us as we delve into their career journeys, discuss the challenges they faced, and explore the solutions they discovered along the way.
Whether you're an aspiring leader or looking to enhance your leadership skills, this podcast offers valuable insights and inspiration from those who have navigated the path to success.