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]
