Podcast: The Makings of a Leader with Mijo Duric
Growing to become a tech leader means you’ve had your fair share of attempts to do something, and with that – a fair share of failures that you’ve learned from. But in the end, you’ve grown and have learned how to think like a leader, the importance of your team, and how to keep one eye on the big picture, the great idea. One leader that encapsulates all of this is Mijo Duric, CTO at Creative Car Park, who sat down with me to talk about his journey in the tech world, how he rolls as a leader, and what his experience all these years have taught him.
“In order to be a leader, you need to think like one – stop trying to solve everything yourself and try to engage others and get them into your world, your approach – give them your energy.
–Mijo Duric–
Key takeaways from the podcast are:
- Financial stability is the one thing that can give you the true freedom to trully experiment, learn, and grow as a professional and leader;
- Hiring and retention is one of the most important aspects of leadership – surround yourself with good people
- Work smart, not hard – drowning in your work can keep you from looking at the big picture and learn about the business and essence you’re working for
TLDR: Straight to the point
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Introducing the guest Tamás Petrovics
The journey to becoming a tech leader
What is the problem that XUND is solving?
How Tamás roles as a leader
As a leader, what keeps Tamás up at night?
How to create the best performing teams
Engineering challenges
Book recommendations by Tamás
Tamás’ wish to the tech genie
Tamás’ key takeaways for aspiring tech leaders
TC’s key takeaways from the podcast
Podcast: Trailblazing Through Industries with Tramale Turner
Trailblazing Through Industries with Tramale Turner
The life, work, and experiences of a tech leader whose diverse portfolio speaks to his nature – always achieving
The road of to becoming a change-maker, a tech leader, is – unlike in many other industries – anything but a straight line. But the traits that all tech leaders share are adaptibility and willingness to learn and grow. Enter Tramale Turner, CTO at TaxBit, who sat down with me to discuss his journey, the things he learned, and how he rolls as a leader!
“Put yourself in uncomfortable positions – ask, listen, learn – embrace these opportunities and you’ll be OK”
–Tramale Turner–
Key takeaways from the podcast are:
- Recognizing patterns is the best way to solving problems, as well as finding areas in which you need to improve
- Having difficult conversations on how and why something occurred is a good way for everyone to grow together
- Adaptive leadership will allow you to get a grasp on things much faster, and also connect with people on a much deeper level
TLDR: Straight to the point
(Quick Links)
Introducing the guest Tamás Petrovics
The journey to becoming a tech leader
What is the problem that XUND is solving?
How Tamás roles as a leader
As a leader, what keeps Tamás up at night?
How to create the best performing teams
Engineering challenges
Book recommendations by Tamás
Tamás’ wish to the tech genie
Tamás’ key takeaways for aspiring tech leaders
TC’s key takeaways from the podcast
Podcast: To Lead or Not To Lead with David Germain
To Lead or Not To Lead with David Germain
The story of how a techie turned into a tech leader that drives change and supports the business side of things
The tech leaders of today greatly differ from the tech leaders of yesterday – from their scope of work to their mindset, skills, and approach – a lot of things have changed. Basically, what changed was the answer to the question “What does it mean to be a leader?” – and with me here on this episode to help answer that question is David Germain, Group Chief Information Officer, who sat down with me to talk about all things leadership – from his journey through the world of tech, through his approach and perspective, all the way to his insight and experience worth their weight in gold.
“Don’t let anyone stop you from dreaming, be curious, and always ask all the questions in your head – that’s the way you move forward.“
–David Germain–
Key takeaways from the podcast are:
- The importance of not letting stereotypes hold you back from achieving your dreams
- Never take your eye away from the big picture
- As a leader, your skillset must be diverse if you’re to drive people forward
TLDR: Straight to the point
(Quick Links)
Introducing the guest Tamás Petrovics
The journey to becoming a tech leader
What is the problem that XUND is solving?
How Tamás roles as a leader
As a leader, what keeps Tamás up at night?
How to create the best performing teams
Engineering challenges
Book recommendations by Tamás
Tamás’ wish to the tech genie
Tamás’ key takeaways for aspiring tech leaders
TC’s key takeaways from the podcast
Podcast: Success Through the 'Why’ and ‘How’ Something Impacted Customers with Jonathan Rigby
Success Through the 'Why’ and ‘How’ Something Impacted Customers with Jonathan Rigby
How the work of a tech leader has helped teams grow and develop
How do tech leaders roll? What are they all about? What really is important for tech leaders and their approach? On the hows and whys, I got Jonathan Rigby, a Senior Engineering Leader, who sat down for a chat with me, and we dived deep into his personal journey in the world of tech – from his beginnings, through today, all the way to what’s in store for the future and what he’s learned so far, coupled with advice and insights from him – all worth their weight in gold
“What’s really important is the understanding of ‘Why’…so the engineers know what they have developed has impacted the customers“
–Jonathan Rigby–
Key takeaways from the podcast are:
- Building a successful technology company requires a strong leadership team that can work together effectively.
- Deep understanding of the company’s core product or service is important as it can help engineers make better decisions and ultimately drive business success
- Leaders must strike the right balance between management and technical skills in order to get the best out of their teams and empower them
TLDR: Straight to the point
(Quick Links)
Introducing the guest Tamás Petrovics
The journey to becoming a tech leader
What is the problem that XUND is solving?
How Tamás roles as a leader
As a leader, what keeps Tamás up at night?
How to create the best performing teams
Engineering challenges
Book recommendations by Tamás
Tamás’ wish to the tech genie
Tamás’ key takeaways for aspiring tech leaders
TC’s key takeaways from the podcast
Podcast: Driving Innovation in Data and AI with Robin Sutara
Driving Innovation in Data and AIwith Robin Sutara
How data and AI are used to drive better business outcomes
Data and AI are the thing of today that is shaping the world of tomorrow – at a rate that is both exciting and scary. Some people, like Databricks’ CTO, Robin Sutara, have a vast experience in the field, and are using it to create solutions and services that help business leverage and use the data they have, to drive businesses forward. I sat down with Robin to talk about her journey in the world of tech, the leadership style she practices, and how she sets about tackling problems and finding solutions for customers and her teams.
“Passion is at the base of success – if you’re passionate about what you do and are surrounded by passionate people, you’re bound to solve and create amazing things“
–Robin Sutara–
Key takeaways from the podcast are:
- Collaboration and communication are essential in building successful products
- Prioritizing diversity and inclusion leads to better business outcomes
- Ethics and responsibility are critical in the development of technology
TLDR: Straight to the point
(Quick Links)
Introducing the guest Tamás Petrovics
The journey to becoming a tech leader
What is the problem that XUND is solving?
How Tamás roles as a leader
As a leader, what keeps Tamás up at night?
How to create the best performing teams
Engineering challenges
Book recommendations by Tamás
Tamás’ wish to the tech genie
Tamás’ key takeaways for aspiring tech leaders
TC’s key takeaways from the podcast
Podcast: Keeping Planes in the Skies with Data with John Hudson
Keeping Planes in the Skies with Datawith John Hudson
How one airport is looking to be more efficient through the usage of data and tech
All public places get busy at some point in time, but nothing is as busy is airports – the run around the clock and they must do so with incredible precision and efficiency, as incidents and events that stop the flow of people and planes can cause a domino effect that can be hard to mitigate once it gets going. In this episode, I have the CTO of Manchester Airports Group, John Hudson, who sat down for a chat with me to talk about the work he does for them, how he rolls as a leader, all the way to sharing some bits of wisdom stemming from the experience he’s had as a techie and a tech leader.
“Accepting that you don’t know something is the first step to growing in that area – you don’t need to know everything, just keep an open mind.”
–John Hudson–
Key takeaways from the podcast are:
- How to create champions from the people you have
- The importance of succession plans and how they work
- Why enjoying yourself while learning is important
TLDR: Straight to the point
(Quick Links)
Introducing the guest Tamás Petrovics
The journey to becoming a tech leader
What is the problem that XUND is solving?
How Tamás roles as a leader
As a leader, what keeps Tamás up at night?
How to create the best performing teams
Engineering challenges
Book recommendations by Tamás
Tamás’ wish to the tech genie
Tamás’ key takeaways for aspiring tech leaders
TC’s key takeaways from the podcast
Podcast: Using Tech to Bring Perfumes Closer to Customers with Andrei Rebrov
Using Tech to Bring Perfumes Closer to Customerswith Andrei Rebrov
How tech is used to help customers find the fragrances they like
When growing teams and helping people develop is something that comes naturally to you, you know that your leadership skills are on point – so what’s left when you have that mastered? You help businesses grow by helping them utilize the latest, most cutting edge technology out there. Wearing a perfume means one thing – you feel good about yourself and you radiate that self-confidence. So in today’s digital era – how can we find those smells that will help us show our swagger and style? Well, a rocket-scientist-turned-tech-leader, Andrei Rebrov, CTO & Co-founder of Scentbird, seems to have found the answer to this question, with the work that he’s been doing for his company doing just that. In this episode, I sat down with Andrei, as he shared his experience and know-how from the world of tech!
“Having good, skilled people around you will help you take your game to the next level – but a mentor will help you learn those things in the way it fits you. Find a great mentor, and you’ll grow much more!
–Andrei Rebrov–
Key takeaways from the podcast are:
- Find a great mentor if you’d like to grow properly and learn much more in a shorter period
- The importance of having the right tools to execute strategies and ideas
- Why proper communication is important among different departments in order to ensure seamless flow of business and information
TLDR: Straight to the point
(Quick Links)
Introducing the guest Tamás Petrovics
The journey to becoming a tech leader
What is the problem that XUND is solving?
How Tamás roles as a leader
As a leader, what keeps Tamás up at night?
How to create the best performing teams
Engineering challenges
Book recommendations by Tamás
Tamás’ wish to the tech genie
Tamás’ key takeaways for aspiring tech leaders
TC’s key takeaways from the podcast