40% Better - Engineering Leadership

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S1 · E127
Today · 1 hr 7 min
Why That Coworker Drives You Crazy (It’s Not Them): with Kenny Whitelaw-Jones
Ever notice that one coworker who drives you crazy? It might have less to do with them than you think. Bill talks with Kenny Whitelaw-Jones, co-founder of infrastructure finance firm Gridlines and now a shadow work therapist, about his upcoming book...
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S1 · E126
Yesterday · 1 hr 7 min
Be Uncomfortable Figuring It Out, with Joseph Martin
What if the standard startup playbook is just a pattern someone else invented? Bill talks with Joseph Martin, a Marine Corps veteran and anti-money laundering expert who founded a regtech company for the gaming industry after finding an $8 billion...
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Tuesday · 56 min
Be Intentional With Your Words, with Ely Delaney
Every time you speak, you create an emotional response, so why not do it on purpose? Bill Lennan talks with communication coach and The Follow-Up Code author Ely Delaney, who learned leadership running crews for major-label rock shows. They dig into...
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S1 · E124
Monday · 51 min
Why Your Beliefs Drive Your Leadership, with Marilyn Rosa-Green
What if the thing holding you back as a leader isn’t a missing skill, but a belief you can’t see? Bill Lennan talks with leadership coach and licensed professional counselor Marilyn Rosa-Green about identity, burnout, and her Pressure Paradox...
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September 18 · 25 min
The Art of Technology Leadership I Anand B Narasimhan
In this episode of the 40 Percent Better podcast, Bill Lennan sits down with Anand B Narasimhan, CTO at S-Docs, to explore technology leadership, communication, servant leadership, and the journey from hands-on engineering to executive leadership....
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September 17 · 53 min
Software Architecture, Optimizing People, and Writing Books
The world of technology is ever-evolving, and with it comes the need for effective leadership. In this episode we delve into the unexpected journey of leadership within the tech industry, highlighting insights from a recent conversation on the 40%...
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September 16 · 51 min
Cybersecurity, Leadership, and the Power of People I Chase F.
In this episode of the 40% Better Podcast, Bill Lennan sits down with Chase F., Chairperson of the National Privacy Council, to discuss leadership, cybersecurity, privacy, career growth, failure, and the importance of building strong teams. Chase...
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September 11 · 38 min
Technology leadership and building better teams I Zach Stein
In this episode of the 40% Better Podcast, Bill Lennan sits down with Zach Stein, Director of Information Technology at RuffleButts®, to explore his leadership journey, the transition from individual contributor to technology leader, and the lessons...
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September 4 · 50 min
The Power of Curiosity in Leadership I Dr. Debra Clary
In this episode of the 40% Better Podcast, Bill Lennan sits down with Dr. Debra Clary, Founder & Leadership Advisor at The Clary Group, to explore the powerful connection between curiosity, leadership, performance, and personal growth. Dr. Debra...
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September 2 · 1 hr 1 min
Building Trust and Psychological Safety in Engineering Teams I Brandon Rockhold
In this episode of the 40% Better podcast, Bill Lennan sits down with Brandon Rockhold, VP Engineering at Aquia, to explore the principles of effective leadership, psychological safety, trust, emotional intelligence, and building high-performing...
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August 31 · 54 min
Leadership Without Authority I Kevin Dias
In this episode of the 40% Better Podcast, Bill Lennan sits down with Kevin Dias, Founder of Ambiki, to explore leadership, remote teams, customer-driven product development, and the unexpected paths that lead to leadership in technology. Kevin shares...
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August 28 · 52 min
Self-Awareness, Emotional Regulation and the Future of Workplace Well-Being I Crystal Rowland
In this episode of the 40% Better podcast, Bill Lennan sits down with Crystal Rowland, Founder & Senior Consultant at Path to Serenity Consulting, for a powerful conversation about self-awareness, workplace well-being, emotional regulation,...
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August 21 · 52 min
Leadership, Psychological Safety & The Power of Failing Forward I LJ Morris
In this episode of the 40% Better Podcast, Bill Lennan sits down with LJ Morris, Chief Technology Officer at ProScore Technologies, to explore the leadership lessons that shaped his career and his approach to building high-performing teams. LJ shares...
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August 14 · 40 min
Leadership Is Not About the Limelight I Jonathan Fullam
In this episode of the 40% Better Podcast, Bill Lennan sits down with Jonathan Fullam, VP of Customer Engineering at vCluster, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, team culture, employee motivation, and the human side of managing technology...
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August 7 · 54 min
From Engineer to Leader I Justin Ryburn
Leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about continuous learning, building strong relationships, and helping others grow. In this episode of the 40% Better Podcast, Bill Lennan sits down with Justin Ryburn, Field CTO & Vice President,...
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July 31 · 47 min
Leadership Is Coaching I Craig Hunt
Leadership is more than managing people. It's about coaching them to grow. In this episode of 40 % Better, Bill Lennan sits down with Craig Hunt, Chief Technology Officer at Sagecrest Solutions, to discuss what separates great leaders from average...
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July 24 · 50 min
Leadership Lessons That Actually Work I Matt Delacour
What does it really take to become a great engineering leader? In this episode of the 40% Better Podcast, Bill Lennan sits down with Matt Delacour, Chief Technology Officer at CoinList, to explore the leadership lessons that shaped his journey from...
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July 17 · 57 min
Lead Without a Title I Natalie Renee Parker
Leadership is not about a title. It is about seeing a problem, taking initiative, and helping people succeed. In this episode of the 40% Better Podcast, Bill Lennan sits down with Natalie Renee Parker, Founder | Organizational Development | Talent...
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July 10 · 58 min
Scaling Teams With Great Leadership I Ben Van Every
What does it actually take to get real business value from AI? Jimi Li, CTO at ALM Media, has spent the last three years running AI initiatives inside a company that just went through a successful private equity exit — and he's got the framework to...
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July 3 · 45 min
Stop Managing, Start Leading I Jonathan Domsky
40 Percent Better Podcast with Bill Lennan featuring Jonathan Domsky, Founder and Coach at Untangled Coaching. In this episode, Jonathan shares his journey from accidental entrepreneur to leadership coach and explains how personal growth,...
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