How much do you really listen to those around you, and how much could you be missing? In this episode of North Star Leadership Podcast, Joe Levy joins Lindsay Pedersen and shares deep insights on leadership, the challenges of leading in a tech-driven world, and the underestimated power of simply listening. With years of experience navigating complex organizations and projects, Joe offers practical advice on how we can improve our leadership approach by embracing empathy and curiosity.

You’ll hear them discuss:

• 
  The value of listening more than speaking: Joe highlights the importance of using the ratio of "two ears, one mouth" in leadership, explaining that great leaders often learn more from listening than from speaking.


• 
  The complexities of the software development world: Joe talks about how software projects often go unnoticed, despite the amount of emotional and intellectual investment behind them.


• 
  The misunderstood discipline of software development: Many projects in tech never see the light of day, leading to frustration and a lack of appreciation for the work that goes into it.


• 
  Leadership is about empathy: Joe shares how genuinely caring about the people you work with can help you uncover their real needs and challenges.


• 
  The power of curiosity in leadership: Effective leaders aren't just there to give answers but to ask the right questions that allow their team members to express themselves and feel heard.


• 
  The importance of rest: Joe discusses the science behind rest and why it is essential for better performance, referring to a book called "Rest" that challenges the culture of overwork.


• 
  The challenge of breaking habits: As a former caffeine addict, Joe shares his journey of quitting caffeine and how making that shift led to more balance and well-being.

Resources:

Joe Levy on the Uplevel | LinkedIn

Lindsay Pedersen - Contact me to tell me who you'd like to hear as a guest! | Connect with me on LinkedIn