Leman Tech Leadership Podcast

▶︎ #144 | Directions of Tech Teams Transformation, Meaning of "AI Natives" & Creating Thriving Startups w/ Punit Jajodia @ProgramizJoin your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for an insightful episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as we engage in a conversation with Punit Jajodia, an experienced Startup Co-Founder and the current CEO at Programiz. Punit shares his journey of starting a startup with friends, navigating pivots, and the critical role of a leadership technology background at various stages of a tech organization.We delve into the dynamic changes occurring in tech team structures and the evolving landscape of leveraging AI. Punit explains what it truly means to integrate AI into an organization and the concept of being AI Native. He emphasizes the growing importance of documentation as it serves as the foundational fuel for AI models to learn.This episode also explores the necessity of continuous learning in leadership within the technology sector. Punit provides valuable insights into how leaders can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing environment, making this discussion essential for anyone looking to stay ahead in the tech industry.✔︎ Mentioned in the episode:“Click. How to Make What People Want.”✉︎ FOLLOW PUNIT ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @punitjajodiaProgramiz: https://www.programiz.com/✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: @aleksandra_lemanskaX: @lemanskillsStartup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpwww.lemanskills.comJoin Leadership Pulse! https://lemanskills.com/pulse/

▶︎ #143 | The IT Burnout: 6 Categories That Are Quietly Destroying Your TeamThe data is already alarming: 62% of IT professionals feel physically or emotionally drained, 47% of tech leaders feel that way every single week, and only 21% can be considered genuinely healthy when it comes to burnout risk. But the bigger problem isn't the scale — it's that most leaders are treating burnout as one thing, and applying generic fixes to what is actually six very different problems.In this episode, your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, introduces the 6 Burnout Categories from the CQ Leadership Method: Stretching Too Much, Excessive Workload, High-Pressure Environment, Constant Learning Pressure, Work-Life Imbalance, and Lack of Recognition. Each one has a different set of early behavioral signals. Each one requires a different leadership response. And any single category, left unaddressed, is enough to lose someone.The episode unpacks what each category looks like before the crisis point — because by the time someone hands in their notice, you've already lost. Alex shares Maya's story: perfect delivery every sprint, never a complaint, gone in two weeks because nobody saw her as a person beyond her output. Replacement cost: six to nine months of lost productivity and over $40,000 in recruitment. Recognition isn't a soft problem. It’s a strategic one.✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: @aleksandra_lemanskaX: @lemanskillsStartup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpwww.lemanskills.comJoin Leadership Pulse! https://lemanskills.com/pulse/

▶︎ #142 | From Legal Practice to Technology Program Delivery w/ Deborah Kaminetzky @DeFacto PMJoin your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for an enlightening episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as we sit down with Deborah Kaminetzky, a seasoned lawyer turned tech entrepreneur. As the Founder of DeFacto PM, Deborah delivers comprehensive technology program delivery for ERP, SaaS, and infrastructure implementations.In this conversation, Deborah shares how her background in Law and English studies, as well as her years of experience as a lawyer, equipped her with the skills necessary to successfully pivot and work in the technology space. We explore the importance of a risk register in making entrepreneurial and leadership decisions and discuss the art of leading without authority, particularly in a project management setup.Deborah emphasizes the significance of involving people in decision-making processes and how coaching or mentoring can propel leaders in technology to the next level. Her insights offer a roadmap for those looking to navigate the intersection of law, technology, and leadership.✔︎ Mentioned in the episode:“Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee” Podcast:“The Game with Alex Hormozi” Podcast:✉︎ FOLLOW DEBORAH ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @deborah-kaminetzky-pmp-fractional-project-managerDeFacto PM https://www.defactoprojectmanagement.com/✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: @aleksandra_lemanskaX: @lemanskillsStartup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpwww.lemanskills.comJoin Leadership Pulse! https://lemanskills.com/pulse/

▶︎ #141 | Nobody Wakes Up Wanting to Ruin Your Day: The OK-OK Matrix Every Tech Leader NeedsMost team friction isn't malicious. It isn't even intentional. It's the result of people operating from belief systems they developed as children and have never consciously examined — and a leader who understands that will respond to difficult behavior completely differently than one who takes it personally.In this episode, your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, reminds you about the OK-OK Matrix: four positions that shape how people show up in every interaction, every meeting, and every moment of pressure. Each position comes with its own automatic set of beliefs, feelings, and behaviors — and most tech leaders, under deadline pressure, quietly default to "I'm OK, You're Not OK" without realizing the damage that creates.When a leader exits OK-OK, their team mirrors it. Distress is contagious. Psychological safety erodes. And the harder the leader pushes, the more they confirm to the team that they aren't trusted. Alex uses Mike's story to show how a single operating assumption from a boss — "he knows what he's doing, I don't need to explain" — can put a strong person into a three-month distress spiral.The episode closes with a practical, 10-second internal check to run before any difficult conversation, and a framework for identifying your own most common exit from OK-OK — so you can build the habit of returning before the conversation goes sideways.✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: @aleksandra_lemanskaX: @lemanskillsStartup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpwww.lemanskills.comJoin Leadership Pulse! https://lemanskills.com/pulse/

▶︎ #140 | Scaling Nations, Building Ecosystem & Building Leadership Lifelong Learning w/ Ajit Shah @YPO, @Lotus HoldingsJoin your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for an enlightening episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as she engages in a rich conversation with Ajit Shaw, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience across diverse business sectors. Currently serving as the Director and CEO of Lotus Holdings, Ajit leads a family office with ventures in real estate, handmade rugs, healthcare, IT, offshoring, and business process outsourcing. He is also a YPO Board Member.In this episode, Ajit shares his vision of "local roots and global branches," discussing his efforts to empower Nepalese people as exceptional remote workers on the global stage. The conversation delves into the advantages and challenges of remote work setups, highlighting the importance of building ecosystems and communities that support professional growth.Ajit emphasizes the significance of doing work that supports others and the value of lifelong learning in leadership. Through his experiences and insights, this episode provides a valuable roadmap for leaders looking to harness the power of remote work while fostering community and continuous development. Whether you're leading a global team or nurturing local talent, Ajit's journey offers inspiration for creating impactful and sustainable business practices.✔︎ Mentioned in the episode:“Sam Altman Biography: His Journey from Y Combinator to Artificial Intelligence Visionary, OpenAI, AGI & Gen AI | The Optimist Behind ChatGPT and the Race to Build the Future of AI”The Founders Podcast✉︎ FOLLOW AJIT ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @ajit-shah-7610a745YPO https://www.ypo.org ✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: @aleksandra_lemanskaX: @lemanskillsStartup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpwww.lemanskills.comJoin Leadership Pulse! https://lemanskills.com/pulse/

▶︎ #139 | You Can't Debug a Human: Why Your Developer Skills Are Failing You as a LeaderYou were exceptional at your job. Then you got promoted — and suddenly the skills that made you great started working against you. In this episode, your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, breaks down the most common and most costly transition in tech: moving from expert individual contributor to people leader, and why so many technically brilliant professionals struggle to make that shift.You can't debug a human relationship. You can't refactor someone's motivation. You can't unit-test trust. These aren't philosophical observations — they're the exact gaps that explain why 86% of employees say poor communication causes workplace failures, and why 44% of tech professionals miss deadlines because of unclear communication. The problem isn't a lack of technical skill. It's that technical thinking, applied to people problems, consistently produces the wrong output.Alex walks through Mike's story — the best developer on the team, now drowning in his second week as Team Lead — to make the stakes concrete. Then she introduces the three things the CQ Leadership Method gives you that no amount of technical expertise can replace: a pattern recognition system for human behavior through PCM, a contracting approach that eliminates ambiguous agreements before they become conflicts, and the Wheel of Conflict framework that helps you diagnose what's actually broken instead of fighting the same team dysfunction on a loop.✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: @aleksandra_lemanskaX: @lemanskillsStartup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpwww.lemanskills.comJoin Leadership Pulse! https://lemanskills.com/pulse/

▶︎ #138 | AI Community, Building Thriving Startups & Dev Teams Change w/ Oleksandr Paraska @Togal.aiJoin your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for a compelling episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as she sits down with Oleksandr Paraska, an experienced Machine Learning Engineer and CTO, currently leading as the CTO at Togal.ai. In this insightful conversation, Oleksandr sheds light on the often-overlooked aspect of change management processes within organizations, particularly during tech implementations and transformations.The episode explores the intricacies of building effective tech teams and the critical role of sales skills in the success of startups. Olek also shares his experiences and the benefits of being part of an AI community, emphasizing the importance of community support for startup Founders and Tech Leaders alike.Through Olek's expertise and stories, this episode offers valuable perspectives for leaders navigating the challenges of tech transformations and team dynamics. Whether you're leading a tech initiative or building your startup, Olek's insights provide a roadmap for fostering a supportive community and implementing successful change management strategies.✔︎ Mentioned in the episode:“On Bullshit”✉︎ FOLLOW OLEKSANDR ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @shonikoTogal.ai: https://www.togal.ai/ ✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: @aleksandra_lemanskaX: @lemanskillsStartup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpwww.lemanskills.comJoin Leadership Pulse! https://lemanskills.com/pulse/

▶︎ #137 | Rethinking 1:1s — From Status Updates to Real ConversationsMost 1:1 meetings in tech are glorified status updates. The manager asks what you worked on, you give a quick summary, maybe flag a blocker, and fifteen minutes disappear without anything meaningful happening. It's become a checkbox — a ritual with no real substance. And the frustrating part is that the 1:1 is actually the single most powerful leadership tool a manager has. It's just being used completely wrong.The shift starts with a simple change in mindset: The 1:1 isn't for the manager to get updates. It's for the direct report to get support. That means asking "What's getting in your way?" instead of "What did you work on?" It means letting the other person own the agenda.In this episode, we’re talking about how the effect of this change compounds over time. One good 1:1 doesn't transform a team, but twenty does. People who feel consistently heard make better decisions, flag problems earlier, and stay longer. The best leadership tools aren't the flashiest ones. They're the quietest — and a well-run 1:1 is proof of that. Join the Masterclass! https://masterclass.lemanskills.com/ ✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: @aleksandra_lemanskaX: @lemanskillsStartup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpwww.lemanskills.comJoin Leadership Pulse! https://lemanskills.com/pulse/

▶︎ #136 | Entrepreneurship Transformation, Courage and Interior Design (!) in Leadership w/ Aga Olszewska @LeadAsUJoin your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for an inspiring episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as she engages in a lively conversation with Aga Olszewska, an experienced HR and Sales Leader, Founder at LeadAsU, and podcast host of the Polish show "Lider(ka) na Dywaniku." In this episode, Aga shares her insights on the vital role of courage, authenticity, and humor in effective leadership, particularly within the tech industry.The discussion delves into Aga's transformation into entrepreneurship, highlighting the lessons and stories from her early years that have shaped her leadership journey. Aga offers a unique perspective on leadership, comparing the mindset to a building's foundation, the skillset to its structure, and the toolset to its interior design. She emphasizes how leaders often use flashy new frameworks or tools to mask foundational issues.Through Aga's experiences and wisdom, this episode provides valuable guidance for leaders seeking to cultivate authenticity and resilience in their approach. Whether you're leading a team or embarking on your entrepreneurial journey, Aga's insights offer a roadmap for building strong, genuine leadership foundations.✔︎ Mentioned in the episode:“Who Moved My Cheese? : An Amazing Way To Deal With Change In Your Work And In Your Life”DDI Leadership Resources✉︎ FOLLOW AGA ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aga-olszewska/LeadAsU: https://leadasu.com/ Lider(ka) na Dywaniku: https://open.spotify.com/show/09ImtJNXz14EZAw5PhS6BS?si=8b69a756879c4a58✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: @aleksandra_lemanskaX: @lemanskillsStartup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpwww.lemanskills.comJoin Leadership Pulse! https://lemanskills.com/pulse/

▶︎ #135 | The Quiet Exodus: Why Mid-Level Talent is Silently Leaving Tech TeamsThe people leaving technology teams aren't always the ones you'd expect. It's not just Juniors chasing better pay elsewhere or Seniors being poached by competitors. It's the middle — Engineers and Product Managers with three to eight years of experience who are quietly walking out the door with no dramatic exit. They're the engine of any tech organization, and most leadership teams won't notice they're gone until the damage is already done.The reasons they leave almost never come down to salary. What drives mid-level talent away is a lack of autonomy, a feeling of being invisible, and the sense that their work doesn't connect to anything meaningful. Tech teams have a structural problem here: Massive investment goes into recruiting at the bottom and poaching at the top, but the people in between are often left without a clear growth path or genuine ownership of anything.In this episode, we’re talking about easy solutions. Stay interviews — not exit interviews — can reveal what's actually driving people out before they leave. Transparent promotion criteria give people a reason to stay. And giving mid-level professionals real ownership of outcomes, not just tasks, sends a message that no compensation package can replicate: you matter here.Join the Masterclass! https://masterclass.lemanskills.com/ ✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: @aleksandra_lemanskaX: @lemanskillsStartup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpwww.lemanskills.comJoin Leadership Pulse! https://lemanskills.com/pulse/

▶︎ #134 | Fighting Founder's Burnout, Finding a Community and Investor's Tips w/ Jono Bacon, @ex-Github, @StateshiftIn this episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, I'm thrilled to sit down with Jono Bacon, an accomplished Entrepreneur, Investor, and Community Builder, currently serving as the CEO and Founder of Stateshift. Join me, your host Aleksandra Lemańska, as we explore Jono's remarkable journey, which began at the age of 19 and has been marked by continuous entrepreneurial learning.We delve into the realities of the entrepreneurial path, discussing why it's not for everyone and what it truly takes to thrive in this challenging arena. Jono shares his experiences with anxiety and burnout, common struggles for Tech Founders, and offers insights on how to navigate these challenges effectively.Our conversation also touches on the importance of community in personal and professional growth. Jono provides valuable advice on how to lead and select the right community to support your journey. Additionally, he reveals key considerations he makes as an investor when choosing projects to back, offering listeners a glimpse into the mind of a seasoned entrepreneur and investor.✔︎ Mentioned in the episode:“People Powered: How Communities Can Supercharge Your Business, Brand, and Teams”“The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It―A Guide to Starting a Business in a Productive and Successful Way”✉︎ FOLLOW JONO ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @jonobaconWebsite: https://www.jonobacon.com/ X: https://x.com/jonobacon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jonobacon ✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: @aleksandra_lemanskaX: @lemanskillsStartup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpwww.lemanskills.com

▶︎ #133 | Burnout is an Organizational Failure, Not a Personal OneFor years, burnout has been treated as an individual problem — something to fix with a vacation or a meditation app. But the reality is far more uncomfortable: When an entire team burns out, the failure didn't start with them. It started at the top. The World Health Organization classifies burnout as an occupational phenomenon, not a personal one, and that distinction changes everything about how we should be approaching it.The warning signs are there long before anyone says "I'm burned out." Disengagement, a quiet drop in work quality, and the rise of quiet quitting are all signals that leadership should be reading — not waiting for an exit interview to hear. And when leaders visibly glorify hustle culture, they give implicit permission for the whole organization to silently unravel.In this episode, we’re talking about how the fix isn't ping pong tables or free snacks. It's workload audits, protected time, and honest conversations about what's realistic. Burnout is expensive — replacing a burned-out employee costs two to three times their salary. But more importantly, it's preventable. And it starts with leaders deciding to see it as their responsibility, not someone else's.Join the Masterclass! https://masterclass.lemanskills.com/ ✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: @aleksandra_lemanskaX: @lemanskillsStartup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpwww.lemanskills.comJoin Leadership Pulse! https://lemanskills.com/pulse/

▶︎ #132 | Addressing Fear of AI Transformation and Burnout & Hiring Entrepreneurial Spirit w/ Shahrzad Rafati @RHEIIn this engaging episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Shahrzad Rafati, the visionary Founder and CEO of RHEI. Join me, your host Aleksandra Lemańska, as we explore the profound impact of growing up in an entrepreneurial household on Shahrzad's career, inspiring her to make daring decisions and embrace innovation.Our conversation delves into the critical role of creativity and storytelling in building meaningful and impactful products. Shahrzad shares her insights on how these elements are essential in crafting a compelling business narrative that resonates with audiences and stakeholders alike.We also address the challenges of wearing multiple hats as a Founder and Leader, discussing strategies to prevent burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Shahrzad offers practical advice on how to navigate the fear of technology, particularly the transformative potential of AI, and how to embrace these changes confidently.Additionally, we highlight the importance of recruiting individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit in your initial hires, emphasizing how this can lead to significant success as you embark on new business ventures.✔︎ Mentioned in the episode:“Good to Great: A Study of Management Strategies of Companies with Lasting Growth”“The Beginning of Infinity: Explanations That Transform the World”✉︎ FOLLOW SHARZAD ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @shahrzadWebsite: https://rhei.com/TEDx Vancouver Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HIxnTruN78 ✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: @aleksandra_lemanskaX: @lemanskillsStartup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpwww.lemanskills.com

▶︎ #131 | How Much Does Poor Communication Cost You (Calculator Included!)Poor communication isn't a soft-skills problem — it's a line-item budget disaster. It costs an average of 7.47 hours of lost productivity per employee per week, which for a 50-person team adds up to nearly $900K a year, before you even factor in turnover.The math gets brutal when you stack the three cost categories together — lost productivity, employee replacement (50–200% of annual salary per person), and disengagement — and most Tech Leaders have never actually run these numbers for their own team. Unawareness and a lack of data are two of the worst things for them to have.This episode gives you the exact calculator template to plug in your own team size and salaries and see your "Communication Tax" in under 10 minutes — because you can't fix what you haven't measured. Use another company’s example, so you don’t pay the price yourself.Join the Masterclass! https://masterclass.lemanskills.com/ ✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: @aleksandra_lemanskaX: @lemanskillsStartup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpwww.lemanskills.comJoin Leadership Pulse! https://lemanskills.com/pulse/

▶︎ #130 | Leading Leaders, Building Trust and Invest in Intentional Learning w/ Pranav Lal @ex-Slack, @Gusto, @Forbes Tech CouncilIn this insightful episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Pranav Lal, a seasoned enterprise architect and business technology strategist. Currently serving as the Head of Business Technology at Gusto and Senior Director of GTM Systems at OneTrust, Pranav is also a respected member of the Forbes Technology Council. Join me, your host Aleksandra Lemańska, as we dive into the critical aspects of scaling up teams and technology in today's fast-paced business environment.Pranav shares his expertise on the nuances of leading leaders versus leading other team members, highlighting the distinct approaches required to inspire and guide those in leadership positions. We discuss the importance of instilling a strong "why" behind a team's efforts, emphasizing how this clarity and purpose can significantly build trust and drive collective success.Our conversation also explores the transformative power of intentional continuous learning. Pranav explains how fostering a culture of deliberate learning can be a game-changer for teams, helping them stay ahead of the curve amidst constant change. Moreover, he emphasizes the importance of strengthening Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and focusing on practical solutions that teams can implement, regardless of the evolving landscape (including AI).✔︎ Mentioned in the episode:Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates UsThe Mel Robbins Podcast✉︎ FOLLOW PRANAV ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @pranavl✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: @aleksandra_lemanskaX: @lemanskillsStartup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpwww.lemanskills.com

▶︎ #129 | How to Measure the CQ Leadership Progress in... The Onboarding PhaseJoin us for a quick yet powerful episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, hosted by Aleksandra Lemańska. In today’s episode, we focus on the onboarding process and the critical questions tech leaders should ask to measure their Communication Intelligence (CQ) Leadership progress.Are you effectively tailoring your communication and onboarding strategies to meet the diverse needs of new joiners? Discover how contracting and customizing your approach can significantly enhance the onboarding experience. Aleksandra highlights key metrics and indicators that best reflect your growth and effectiveness during this crucial phase of the employee journey.This episode is essential for tech leaders looking to optimize their onboarding process, stopping new joiners from leaving at the end of it, and strengthening their leadership impact. Tune in to learn how to ask the right questions and track your progress in creating a culturally intelligent and inclusive onboarding experience.Join the Masterclass! https://masterclass.lemanskills.com/ ✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: @aleksandra_lemanskaX: @lemanskillsStartup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpwww.lemanskills.comJoin Leadership Pulse! https://lemanskills.com/pulse/

▶︎ #128 | How Failures Don't Make YOU a Failure w/Colin MB CooperJoin your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for an enlightening episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as she engages in a captivating conversation with Colin MB Cooper, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Illuminate CX. In this episode, Colin shares how his early childhood curiosity about how things are built and work led him to become self-employed at the age of 19.The discussion highlights the importance of curiosity and critical thinking, skills that are becoming increasingly rare in today's AI-focused world. Colin delves into the challenges of dealing with failure, emphasizing the need to shift our mindset from viewing failures as personal shortcomings to seeing them as opportunities for growth.Through personal anecdotes and lessons learned, Colin reveals the experiences that have shaped him into the leader he is today. This episode provides valuable insights for anyone looking to harness curiosity and resilience to drive personal and professional success. Whether you're embarking on your leadership journey or seeking to refine your approach, Colin's experiences offer a roadmap for embracing challenges and cultivating a mindset of continuous improvement.✔︎ Mentioned in the episode:“The Anxious Generation”“Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There”“Eat That Frog!, Fourth Edition: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time”“The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential”✉︎ FOLLOW COLIN ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @colinmbcooperWebsite: https://colinmbcooper.com/ ✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: @aleksandra_lemanskaX: @lemanskillsStartup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpwww.lemanskills.com

▶︎ #127 | How to Measure the CQ Leadership Progress in... The Recruitment PhaseJoin us for a quick yet insightful episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, hosted by Aleksandra Lemańska. In today’s episode, we dive into the essential questions tech leaders should ask themselves during the recruitment phase to effectively measure their Communication Intelligence (CQ) Leadership progress.Are you tailoring your communication to fit the diverse needs of potential team members? Or the recruiter who supports you in the process? Discover how contracting and customizing your approach can enhance your recruitment strategy. Aleksandra shares key metrics and numbers that best reflect your growth and effectiveness in this important phase of the employee journey.This episode is a must-listen for tech leaders aiming to refine their recruitment process and elevate their leadership impact. Tune in to learn how to ask the right questions and measure your progress in fostering a culturally intelligent and inclusive workplace.Join the Masterclass! https://masterclass.lemanskills.com/ ✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: @aleksandra_lemanskaX: @lemanskillsStartup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpwww.lemanskills.comJoin Leadership Pulse! https://lemanskills.com/pulse/

▶︎ #126 | From a Pet Parent to a Strong Startup Founder Market Fit w/ Sebastian Gabor @DigitailJoin your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for an insightful episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as she engages in a compelling conversation with Sebastian Gabor, Founder and CEO of Digitail. In this episode, Sebastian shares his journey as a Startup Founder, drawing from his experiences as a Pet Parent to grow a successful tech company.Together, they explore the challenges of Founder burnout and the underutilization of accelerators and incubators, shedding light on why many founders don't fully leverage these resources. Sebastian emphasizes the importance of Founder Market Fit, discussing the mindset, skillset, and toolset necessary for a Startup success.Through Sebastian's personal stories and lessons learned, this episode provides valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders eager to make a significant impact. Whether you're navigating the startup landscape or refining your leadership approach, Sebastian's experiences offer a roadmap for achieving success while maintaining well-being and focus.✔︎ Mentioned in the episode:"Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones""The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About"Elon Musk Interview Questions✉︎ FOLLOW SEBASTIAN ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @sebastiangaborDigitail: https://digitail.com/ ✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: @aleksandra_lemanskaX: @lemanskillsStartup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpwww.lemanskills.com

▶︎ #125 | Why So Many Tech Leaders Don't Listen? (With Solutions)Join us for a compelling episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, hosted by Aleksandra Lemańska. In today’s episode, we explore why so many leaders in technology struggle with truly listening to others, a crucial skill often overlooked in tech leadership.Are you aware of the four types of listening and how we often default to just one? Discover how this limited approach can influence (negatively) communication and team collaboration. Aleksandra introduces five simple techniques of active listening that tech leaders can implement immediately to enhance their interactions and team dynamics.This episode is packed with practical advice to help you become a more attentive and effective leader. Tune in to learn how mastering active listening can transform your leadership style and foster a more inclusive and productive work environment.Join the Masterclass! https://masterclass.lemanskills.com/ ✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanskaTikTok: @aleksandra_lemanskaX: @lemanskillsStartup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scpwww.lemanskills.comJoin Leadership Pulse! https://lemanskills.com/pulse/