In this episode Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano discuss how to navigate the demands of always-on. Listen as we explore how to develop an architecture to support the demand, methods & approaches to consider, how to ensure you lead a team to meet these demands without suffering from burnout. 0:07 Opening 2:20 How build an environment to meet the demands of always being on 55:19 Recommended books 59:06 Closing Books mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Code-Secrets-Highly-Successful/dp/0525492461 https://www.hbsp.harvard.edu/product/99609-PDF-ENG?itemFindingMethod=Other https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034 Hosted By:…
In this episode Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano discuss the evolving role of Technology, from back-office cost-center to front-office digital business strategist and beyond. Arguing we live in an era where every company is a data and technology company, our hosts explore why technology deserves a seat at the executive decision-making table, as well as the soft-skills necessary to bridge that transition. 0:12 Opening 1:58 How has the role of IT changed 36:17 Nick's recommended books 40:31 Brian's recommended books 42:31 Closing Books mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/B015TM0RM4/ https://www.amazon.com/…
Peter Lynch, who joins Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano to discuss the importance of sharpening focus, failing skillfully, and finding strength in our own ugly advantage.…
In this episode special guest Natalie Johnson joins Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano to discuss how being an effective leader, in part, requires both work-life balance and understanding when to disconnect.…
In this episode Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano discuss talent acquisition, something that is a challenge for most organizations in any industry. Particularly for today's modern technology leaders, when it comes to talent acquisition how do you simply hire good people?…
In this episode special guest Robert Sunker joins Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano to discuss leadership challenges in the age of data analytics and insights. Included in the conversation: where to start using data insights to drive the decisions shaping your business; how to embrace data, measure what matters, and rally the talent already within your organization to develop the skillful bench-strength necessary to develop organizational data literacy; and what questions as a leader need to be asked to best identify what opportunities are already housed within the data of your business. These and many other themes are covered in…
In this episode Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano discuss what they think is important for people new to leadership roles. We cover everything from mentoring, leading vs managing, and different leadership styles.…
Today we're speaking with our special guest, John Abboud, who comes to us by way of many various paths, including a background in the United States Marine Corps, and academic study in management and leadership.…