TALK ABSTRACT

Discover how to become an engaged leader and create a trusted workplace. Using real stories from the software industry, this talk equips professionals with practical skills to foster trust, enhance communication, and empower teams, driving retention and productivity in the virtual workplace.

Highlights:

• Engaged Leadership: Learn what it means to be an engaged leader and why it is crucial for modern workplaces. Understand how engagement impacts employee retention and productivity.
• Building Trust: Discover strategies to cultivate a trusted workplace where employees feel valued and empowered.
• Real-world Scenarios: Through stories from the software industry, explore the contrasts between engaged and disengaged leadership practices, empowered and disempowered teams, and trusted and untrusted cultures.

What You’ll Gain:

• Enhanced Leadership Skills: Develop the ability to lead with trust, fostering a committed and high-performing team.
• Practical Techniques: Engage in practical exercises to apply engaged leadership principles and build trust within your team.
• Impactful Communication: Improve your communication skills to effectively manage and inspire your team.

I’m a computer scientist who began my career writing compilers, operating systems, and advanced communication software. I led my team to deliver the first commercially available ground-breaking Remote