#118 | Leading Without Formal Authority, Data Science & AI w/ Rafał Wojdan @Onex Group
Update: 2025-12-18
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▶︎ #118 | Leading Without Formal Authority, Data Science & AI w/ Rafał Wojdan @Onex Group
Join your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for a captivating episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as she engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Rafał Wojdan, an experienced Director-Level Data & AI Expert and currently a Data & AI Advisor at Onex Group. In this episode, Rafał shares his insights on the age-old debate of whether it's better to be a generalist or a specialized expert, and how adopting a scientist mindset can influence this decision.
Together, they explore the art of leading without formal authority, offering strategies to overcome fear and leverage effective communication within organizations. Rafał emphasizes the balance between strategic and operational focus, providing guidance on how to navigate these dual demands in leadership roles.
The discussion also highlights the impact of communication on organizational dynamics and how leaders can build an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Through Rafał's experiences and insights, this episode offers valuable perspectives for leaders aiming to build cohesive, forward-thinking teams. Whether you're leading a team or refining your leadership approach, Rafał's experiences provide a roadmap for fostering a culture of growth and adaptability in the tech space.
✔︎ Mentioned in the episode:
Your AI Survival Guide: Scraped Knees, Bruised Elbows, and Lessons Learned from Real-World AI Deployments
✉︎ FOLLOW RAFAL ON: ⤵︎
LinkedIn: @rafalwojdan
✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎
LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanska
TikTok: @aleksandra_lemanska
X: @lemanskills
Startup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scp
www.lemanskills.com
Join your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for a captivating episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as she engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Rafał Wojdan, an experienced Director-Level Data & AI Expert and currently a Data & AI Advisor at Onex Group. In this episode, Rafał shares his insights on the age-old debate of whether it's better to be a generalist or a specialized expert, and how adopting a scientist mindset can influence this decision.
Together, they explore the art of leading without formal authority, offering strategies to overcome fear and leverage effective communication within organizations. Rafał emphasizes the balance between strategic and operational focus, providing guidance on how to navigate these dual demands in leadership roles.
The discussion also highlights the impact of communication on organizational dynamics and how leaders can build an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Through Rafał's experiences and insights, this episode offers valuable perspectives for leaders aiming to build cohesive, forward-thinking teams. Whether you're leading a team or refining your leadership approach, Rafał's experiences provide a roadmap for fostering a culture of growth and adaptability in the tech space.
✔︎ Mentioned in the episode:
Your AI Survival Guide: Scraped Knees, Bruised Elbows, and Lessons Learned from Real-World AI Deployments
✉︎ FOLLOW RAFAL ON: ⤵︎
LinkedIn: @rafalwojdan
✉︎ FOLLOW ME ON: ⤵︎
LinkedIn: @aleksandralemanska
TikTok: @aleksandra_lemanska
X: @lemanskills
Startup Community Poznan: @startup-community-poznan-scp
www.lemanskills.com
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