Over the last decade, Leszek has developed several successful businesses, among them a software development agency that supports Fortune 500 companies. With the challenges a growing business brings, he observed that stepping out of a tech role into a leadership one brings the need for a different approach. As a host of the Better Tech Leadership podcast, Leszek is focused on bridging the gap between tech and people skills.
Christian Weigand has an extensive background in computer science and medical technology, having worked at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS in various roles, including managing research projects, and is currently the Head of the Fraunhofer IIS Mobile Health Lab and the CTO of the Medical Valley Digital Health Application Center since April 2019.
In this episode, Felipe Streb explores cultural variations in work practices, communication, and trust-building in the tech industry. Felipe contrasts his work life in Spain and Germany, particularly noting differences in work hours and organizational preferences. His role at SEAT:CODE a digitalization center for the automotive industry, showcases the importance of agile development processes.
In this episode, Pat Kua shares insights into his leadership success through nurturing others, particularly new tech leads, managers, directors, VPs, and CTOs, and stresses the need for personalized definitions of success. He highlights the importance of support for those transitioning into management roles and effective teaching skills for leaders.
In this episode, Juan Garberi shares his transition from a software developer to a managerial role in the tech industry. The conversation covers complexities in project management, understanding individual team members, and adapting to diverse skill sets while highlighting cultural differences and finding common ground within teams.
This episode features a conversation between Matt and Yenny Chung, exploring various aspects of leadership, team empathy, and continuous personal and professional growth. They discuss the intricacies of change management, particularly during turbulent times, and the necessity of clear communication and documentation to set a vision.