The Tech Exec Podcast with Aviv Ben-Yosef

A short discussion of leadership improvements you can start using in your startup today as a technical executive, whether you are a CTO, CIO, VP Engineering, VP R&D, and so on.

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Leveling the Bar

This episode discusses a starter technique to drive change within your organization, and quickly gain momentum. For further resources on the subject, I recommend the book Switch . To get exclusive insights weekly, join my newsletter . As always, feel free to send questions and comments directly to my inbox: aviv@avivbenyosef.com

Nov 05, 2019•7 min•Ep. 12

Yucatan Asteroid: Think Long Term or Get Extinct

Long term thinking is also a mindset you should provide your team. A culture of patience and endurance is key. I'd love to hear your thoughts: aviv@avivbenyosef.com

Oct 29, 2019•5 min•Ep. 11

"Agile"

Talking about common issues in organizations, and how to treat them. Stop doing faux-Agile. For comments: aviv@avivbenyosef.com

Oct 08, 2019•19 min•Ep. 10

The Blitz

Are you a one trick pony manager that can only floor the gas pedal whenever you need things done? Is blitzing your only way forward? Stop it. For remarks and questions reach out: aviv@avivbenyosef.com

Sep 24, 2019•10 min•Ep. 9

Setting Up New Managers to Succeed

How to handle the promotion of a newly minted manager to their first management position. Why hiring across is preferred, and how to prepare for the transition to achieve the best execution. If you have any remarks or question, contact me at aviv@avivbenyosef.com

Sep 17, 2019•8 min•Ep. 8

The Calendar Reset/Refresh

Too often leaders become servants of their calendars. The master dings with a new notification and off they go from one room to the next. We must not enrage the schedule. You end up with no actual time to lead and think. This is a quick tactic I do with clients to free up more time, and make their calendars shift a bit more towards a maker schedule, even though it cannot completely be so.

Sep 10, 2019•11 min•Ep. 7

Candor in Business

Candor is crucial in leadership, no matter how uncomfortable it makes you. Striving for efficacy, not just being liked, will mean that you have to tell people the hard truth sometimes. Where are you likely missing it? If you have any thoughts/remarks, reach out: aviv@avivbenyosef.com

Sep 03, 2019•12 min•Ep. 6

Autonomy

One of the three tenants of a well-balanced R&D organization, here's our first dive into Autonomy, how to measure it at your organization and how to start working on it. For more information, check my previews articles about autonomy at https://avivbenyosef.com/blog For remarks, reach out: aviv@avivbenyosef.com

Aug 27, 2019•19 min•Ep. 5

Management by Walking Around

Management by walking around is one of the easiest ways to keep your finger on the pulse and not become disconnected. For any feedback or questions, reach out aviv@avivbenyosef.com Read more https://avivbenyosef.com/newsletter/

Aug 20, 2019•8 min•Ep. 4

Tech Capital

You've obviously heard, and likely talked, too much about tech debt. Let's try and do things differently. Running a successful R&D operation means that you shouldn't only consider your organization as a cost center. Instead, you should be providing constant innovation to the business. This is what it means.

Aug 12, 2019•9 min•Ep. 3

The Quick Health Assessment

It's crucial to get to know an organization if you intend to help it. This is, of course, important for me as a consultant, but I am surprised whenever I see a new VP/CTO/Director in an organization that didn't make sure to do a similar background check before taking on the work. This list of quick hacks can uncover a lot of issues quickly, so listen along and think what these mean about your own organization! If you have any feedback, please write to me, I'll be happy to hear: aviv@avivbenyosef...

Aug 06, 2019•8 min•Ep. 2

Your Leadership Muscle

Subscribe to my newsletter and get insights weekly Reach out, I'd love to hear your thoughts: aviv@avivbenyosef.com

Jul 15, 2019•9 min•Ep. 1

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