Ultra Leadership With Greg Giuliano Greg Giuliano

Welcome to the Ultra Leadership podcast. Today's episode features Jason Wilcox, the CTO at Source Advisors, who brings a wealth of experience from the technology sector, and a personal passion for landscape photography. 
We'll discuss how Jason's approach to photography parallels his leadership style, emphasizing proactivity, strategic planning, and patience. 
Jason shares his experience of transitioning from technical roles to leadership positions, stressing the importance of developing soft skills and fostering a culture of growth and empathy within tech teams. We'll also touch on the challenges leaders face, like the impulse to revert to hands-on problem-solving and how to stay visionary amidst day-to-day pressures. 
Get ready for an engaging conversation that bridges the technical with the transformative in leadership.
Show Highlights:
Find out how photography can edify leadership. [00:03:06] Practical tips to foster proactivity in an organization. [00:07:25] How to proactively manage resistance to change. [00:12:21] Why a leader must grow past a tactical-expert mindset. [00:18:33] Discover the difference between urgency and haste. [00:20:49]

Join Greg in a thought-provoking conversation with Dvir Shapira, Chief Product Officer at Venn, as they explore the intriguing world of influencing without authority. 
Gain valuable insights into the challenges of leading without hierarchical power, and discover practical strategies for fostering collaboration and teamwork across different functions in an organization. Learn about the critical role of emotional intelligence and effective measurement techniques in leadership success. 
Don't miss this engaging discussion that will leave you with actionable takeaways to enhance your leadership skills.
Show Highlights:
Why exercise a long view beyond workers’ hard skills? [00:02:47] Benefits of teams associating as horizontal partners. [00:06:10] Discover how to foster cross-functional collaboration. [00:09:44] Learn about radical transparency with customers. [00:10:58] Top strategies to drive positive employee behaviors. [00:13:02] Find out how to leverage this “offer team” concept. [00:18:04]

In this episode of Ultra Leadership, host Greg Giuliano engages in a compelling conversation with guest Shawn Wing, Vice President of People Experience at Western Digital. 
They uncover the challenges of leading organizations through transformation. Discover the essential skills for the future of work shared by Shawn, including fostering curiosity, empathy, and resilience. Gain valuable insights into the power of open communication, inclusivity, and adaptability in driving positive change. 
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on cultivating effective leadership behaviors to shape the future and navigate transformation with empathy and gratitude.
Show Highlights:
Explore the hard part of leading organizational change. [00:03:00] Discover the secrets to empowering leadership. [00:07:01] How do leaders maintain authenticity during change? [00:10:58] Techniques to foster trust vs. command and control. [00:14:00] Tips for continuous development as a leader. [00:16:35] Unlock the eight vital skills for the future of work. [00:18:54]

In today’s episode, Greg Giuliano sits down with Brian Sherman, the executive vice president and chief people officer for Delta Dental of California and its affiliates. 
They discuss the impact of leaders, the challenges of leading change, and the practices that can elevate team performance. Brian shares his journey of growth as a leader and his deep gratitude for his family and team. 
It's a conversation filled with wisdom and valuable takeaways for leaders at every level. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights and be inspired by an ultra leader just like you.
Show Highlights:
The true work of a positive leadership impact on worker lives. [00:05:08] The power of shared vulnerability for productivity. [00:05:53] Explore the biggest change-management challenge. [00:09:35] The art of creating space for individual employees. [00:14:02] Tips for personal growth as an effective leader. [00:17:08]

Join host Greg Giuliano as he sits down with Dan McAllister, the SVP for Global Alliances and Channels at Boomi. Together, they peel back the layers of Dan's impressive 20-year career, uncovering the invaluable lessons he's learned while steering through organizational change. 
With Dan's unique insights on providing value, leading through change, and fostering a culture of feedback, this episode is guaranteed to inspire and inform leaders at every level. 
Tune in now. 
Show Highlights:
Discover this industry leader’s central lesson on acquisitions. [00:02:46] How to lead with customer-centricity for a virtuous cycle of value. [00:04:31] The power of personality assessments in teams. [00:08:53] Key tips to adapt to person variables as a leader. [00:13:08] Uncover core insights for fostering young leadership. [00:17:02]

Get ready for an engaging and insightful episode of the Ultra Leadership podcast. Host Greg Giuliano engages in a fascinating conversation with Tony Chimera, the Chief Talent Officer at Westfield Specialty. 
They discuss the challenges of leading organizations through change, strategies for maintaining alignment and engagement in a hybrid work environment, and the importance of intentional leadership in building and maintaining relationships. Tony also shares valuable insights on empowering team members to be autonomous and his personal journey of continuous growth as a leader. 
This episode is packed with practical wisdom and real-world experiences that will resonate with leaders at all levels.
 Show Highlights:
Learn about the key challenges in change leadership [00:02:56] How to expertly regulate the hybrid work model [00:06:52] Why a leader must adapt to the era of work [00:09:37] What modeling autonomy in a worker’s role requires [00:11:06] Discover the golden path to growth and wellbeing as a leader [00:16:01]