544: Leadership is Changing Highlights 2023 (ft. Dan Michelson, Rajeev Kapur and Nancy Lyons)

In this mashup, we delve into the intricate world of technology and leadership, featuring insights from three distinguished guests. From Chicago, Dan Michelson shares his journey from developing electronic health records to founding InCommon, highlighting the need for adaptive leadership, particularly during the COVID-19 crisis. Meanwhile, Rajeev Kapur reflects on leading diverse teams across cultures, the transition to remote working, and evolving leadership dynamics in a workforce increasingly influenced by Gen Z, millennials, and women. Rounding out the discussion, Nancy Lyons emphasizes the importance of aligning personal values with one's employer and advocating for intrapreneurship and risk-taking within companies. Together, these narratives intertwine to explore the challenges of leadership, the impact of personal growth, and the evolution of work culture in the rapidly changing tech industry.In This Episode:Dan Michelson discusses his 20-year career in technology, focusing on healthcare technology.He shares insights from teaching a class on decision strategy, emphasizing the importance of what one makes of their decisions.Rajeev Kapur discusses his journey from an inside salesperson at Dell to leading significant divisions in various global regions.He discusses the successful transition of his organization to a predominantly remote working model during the pandemic.Nancy Lyons discusses Clockwork, a technology consultancy she co-founded, focusing on regulated industries.She speaks about being an advocate for making work more meaningful and aligned with personal values.Main Takeaways:Understanding the importance of adapting to changes in the workplace and using them as opportunities for growth and innovation.Recognizing that personal development and seeking new challenges are crucial for professional satisfaction and advancement.Learning that effective leadership is particularly crucial during times of crisis, creating opportunities for positive change and progress.Embrace opportunities and adapt to various roles within an organization to climb the corporate ladder.Adapt business models to remote working environments effectively, focusing on employee satisfaction.Implement decentralization in decision-making to enhance efficiency and empower teams.Ensure your personal values align with your employer's to find meaningful work and fulfillment.Encourage a mindset of intrapreneurship within organizations to foster innovation and growth.Quotes:"Technology is wonderful... healthcare is the largest industry in our economy and the one most in need of technology." - Dan Michelson"We're going through the biggest and fastest change in the history of how we work and live... how do we make the future different from the past?" - Dan Michelson"We focus on making our employees the most important customer that we have." - Rajeev Kapur"We pushed all decision making down into the teams... corporate is no longer a bottleneck." - Rajeev Kapur"We aren't trapped. We're not in prison. We have power." - Nancy Lyons"Ensure that the place where you are choosing to devote the majority of your time and talent, make sure that their values align with yours." - Nancy LyonsConnect with Denis: Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: