You're constantly busy. I mean, you're overwhelmed! No one can blame you for procrastination… or can they? This week's podcast is about the leadership equivalent of cleaning up the house when you've got a deadline. Claim your seat at my year-end/year-kickoff free webinar. 2024 Launchpad: Velocity Mastery . Join the Leading Edge Club ! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System . Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives . For any ques...
Nov 21, 2023•7 min•Ep. 222
What good is amazing innovation and creativity if it doesn't align with a clear path toward winning? What does aiming for a win mean for tech executives? Another quick episode where I draw the line from Israel's strategic failure on October 7, and startup leadership. Because, yeah, those are the two things I'm thinking of right now and it's melding in my brain. Join the Leading Edge Club ! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System . Subscribe t...
Nov 14, 2023•11 min•Ep. 221
In life, shit happens. Just in the past three years, we've been through COVID-19, saw the startup economy almost grind to a halt, and now there's war here in Israel. Good leaders always work to avoid waste . This week's episode is about not wasting the most precious thing you've got. Join the Leading Edge Club ! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System . Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives . For any questions or comments, reac...
Nov 07, 2023•6 min•Ep. 220
Leaders cannot be cowards. I don't care if you think you're prioritizing your efforts or being politically correct. And, of course, it's related to the war. This week's podcast shares five examples of cowardly leadership and how to avoid it. Join the Leading Edge Club ! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System . Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives . For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
Oct 31, 2023•8 min•Ep. 219
Even at times of confusion and stress—perhaps even more so—it is important to create your organization's structure intentionally and thoughtfully. This week's short episode is again about some wartime lessons you can apply in your company even without going through war! Join the Leading Edge Club ! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System . Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives . For any questions or comments, reach out to me di...
Oct 24, 2023•7 min•Ep. 218
This week's shorter-than-usual episode is about resilience. This is based on what I've been talking about with my clients here in Israel: How to create teams that are more resilient and how to take care of yourselves as leaders. 🇮🇱 Join the Leading Edge Club ! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System . Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives . For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
Oct 17, 2023•4 min•Ep. 217
A short episode due to circumstances with a quick lesson about communicating and collaborating with stakeholders. Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System . Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives . For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
Oct 10, 2023•3 min•Ep. 216
Let's delve into a critical yet often overlooked aspect of startup culture - evaluations. However, I'm not talking about the prevalent discussions surrounding startup valuations, but rather the core values that define your organization's ethos and guide its trajectory. As a tech executive or a founder, understanding and articulating these values is not only essential for your own alignment but pivotal for attracting the right talent and fostering a culture that resonates with authenticity rather...
Oct 03, 2023•6 min•Ep. 215
You can count on "years of experience" or you can create an environment where the theory of relativity acts in your favor and people grow faster. It's up to you. Let's talk about immersive cultures, growth opportunities, and detaching ourselves from the calendar. Join the Leading Edge Club ! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System . Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives . For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly:...
Sep 26, 2023•4 min•Ep. 214
Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your team is to disregard "best practices." I've yet to come across a practice that works in 100% of situations. You might be feeling bad for not going with the trend du jour or forcing one upon your team needlessly. Let's talk about knowing when you can skip one out. Join the Leading Edge Club ! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System . Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives . For any qu...
Sep 19, 2023•5 min•Ep. 213
Your best people are often those who get the least attention. Thus, you're effectively directing them to outgrow the organization and bail on you. Instead, you can be proactive and ensure these precious force-multipliers get the coaching and guidance they need. Join the Leading Edge Club ! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System . Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives . For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: a...
Sep 12, 2023•4 min•Ep. 212
Several times a year, if we're lucky, we have a "low season." Are you leveraging these to come out of them stronger and better, or are you squandering a precious opportunity? This week's short episode is all about a difference in attitude that sets some of the best teams apart. Check out Workshop Palooza! I’ve just announced two workshops, the Engineer Excellence Accelerator and the Executive Evolution workshop. Triple impact-per-engineer and become the leader your team deserves. Use the code PO...
Sep 05, 2023•5 min•Ep. 211
Ever noticed how some executives unintentionally turn their managers into "sock puppets," overriding their decisions and limiting their autonomy? In this episode, I delve into a dangerous phenomenon that many leaders may not even realize they're perpetuating. Let's understand how this stifling behavior can cripple your team's growth and innovation. Want to discover how to empower your managers and transform them from mere placeholders to real leaders? Join me, and let's unpack this eye-opening c...
Aug 29, 2023•6 min•Ep. 210
Ever felt like your team's motivation is in reverse? In this episode, I explore a counterintuitive concept of backward motivation. It's all about understanding the underlying forces that drive your team and how conventional wisdom might be leading you in the wrong direction. Curious to discover a fresh perspective that could transform the way you lead? Tune in! Join the Leading Edge Club ! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System . Subscribe t...
Aug 22, 2023•6 min•Ep. 209
Are you guilty of using "proxy leadership" in your team? In this episode, we dive into a common but potentially damaging leadership practice that might be undermining your authority without you even realizing it. Through real-world examples, I'll uncover how this habit can send mixed signals to your team and how to avoid it. Want to become the kind of leader people genuinely look up to and follow? Create career highlights? Then this episode is a must-listen. Join me, and let's grow that leadersh...
Aug 15, 2023•7 min•Ep. 208
To be an effective leader, you have to choose where you are focusing your efforts. Instead of letting your days be decided by your calendar, happenstance, or merely following the path of least resistance, let's take a couple of minutes to find out the lever that will provide you with the most leverage. Join the Leading Edge Club ! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology & The Tech Executive Operating System . Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives . For any questi...
Aug 08, 2023•5 min•Ep. 207
It's no coincidence that some of the companies most known for their ability to move fast have writing things down deeply ingrained in their cultures. In an era where the concept of writing down a six-pager feels like composing War and Peace, those precious few leaders who take the time to get better at articulating their thoughts become dramatic force-multipliers. Learn how to take your first step towards this superpower in this week's episode! Join the Leading Edge Club ! Grab a copy of my book...
Aug 01, 2023•5 min•Ep. 206
There's a simple habit that helps you make sure you are actively forming a team that will be impactful instead of letting things be shaped by happenstance. By doing so, you won't suffer from the dreaded patchy org charts that make little sense or have to combat a flood of requests from your team. Check out this week's episode to learn how to treat your organization as a chessboard. Join the Leading Edge Club ! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating...
Jul 25, 2023•6 min•Ep. 205
Sometimes, your best improvement engine is being aware of the things you've already done. You can also learn to move much more quickly when you can assess whether something is genuinely a crisis or just the fire du jour . Check out this week's quick episode to learn how to reassess your mess. My new book, Capitalizing Your Technology to Disrupt and Dominate Your Markets , is out! Check out Amazon (currently 45% off for Kindle version!!), or get 20% off at the Routledge site directly with code SM...
Jul 18, 2023•5 min•Ep. 204
When we fail to consider things correctly, we just might end up like those cliché characters in movies that waste time and let opportunities slip by as they keep waiting for something that'll never happen. Are you aligned with what really matters when making important decisions? My new book, Capitalizing Your Technology to Disrupt and Dominate Your Markets , is out! Check out Amazon (currently 45% off for Kindle version!!), or get 20% off at the Routledge site directly with code SMA35. Join the ...
Jul 11, 2023•5 min•Ep. 203
Sometimes, the burden of all you've accomplished can hold you back from what you have to do next. What got you here won't get you there, and being vulnerable is required. This week's episode is about freeing yourself to improve yourself. My new book, Capitalizing Your Technology to Disrupt and Dominate Your Markets , is out! Check out Amazon (currently 45% off for Kindle version!!), or get 20% off at the Routledge site directly with code SMA35. Join the Leading Edge Club ! Subscribe to the best ...
Jul 04, 2023•5 min•Ep. 202
It's sometimes hard to realize that things have to change just to keep going, but that's actually a sign of healthy progress. Nothing in life is static, and in the long term you're either getting better or worse. The lesson of the pool principle in this week's episode will help you strike the right balance. My new book, Capitalizing Your Technology to Disrupt and Dominate Your Markets , is available for preorder. Check out Amazon (currently 45% off for Kindle version!!), or get 20% off at the Ro...
Jun 27, 2023•6 min•Ep. 201
Sometimes, you don't need to do anything grand. You just need to do something small but consistently and well. Before you know it, you'll be positioned ahead and others will be left wondering what happened. This week's episode is about consistency and a couple of celebrations. My new book, Capitalizing Your Technology to Disrupt and Dominate Your Markets , is available for preorder. Check out Amazon (currently 45% off for Kindle version!!), or get 20% off at the Routledge site directly with code...
Jun 20, 2023•7 min•Ep. 200
A classic sign of success at startups is when the business growth goes "up and to the right." However, we seem to have gotten confused and many tech teams are scaling the same. This was always important, but is currently more relevant than ever: you should drive for profitable R&D growth. Are you there? How can you unlock it? Find out more about it in this week's episode. My new book, Capitalizing Your Technology to Disrupt and Dominate Your Markets , is available for preorder. Check out Ama...
Jun 13, 2023•6 min•Ep. 199
Welcome to the easy-money tech industry where roles are made up and org charts don't matter. Oh, what was that? We're no longer in easy-money mode? Then it's about time you learn how to judge when a new role is justified and when it's just a sign of your own laziness. Check out this week's episode for more! My new book, Capitalizing Your Technology to Disrupt and Dominate Your Markets , is available for preorder. Check out Amazon (currently 45% off for Kindle version!!), or get 20% off at the Ro...
Jun 06, 2023•6 min•Ep. 198
Find your equilibrium in communication as your company scales. In this episode, we delve into the pivotal task of restructuring one-on-ones to maintain connection without consuming all your time. You have to maintain the value of time with leadership and I describe some alternatives for sharing information and the need for adjusting frequency and duration as your company grows. My new book, Capitalizing Your Technology to Disrupt and Dominate Your Markets , is available for preorder. Check out A...
May 30, 2023•7 min•Ep. 197
To celebrate my new book being available for preorder, in this week's episode, I share some of its core tenets. Grasp how technology can become the driving force in your organization! We debunk startup myths, foster innovation, and inspire you to create a memorable, impactful organization. My new book, Capitalizing Your Technology to Disrupt and Dominate Your Markets , is available for preorder. Check out Amazon , or get 20% off at the Routledge site directly with code SMA35. After you purchase ...
May 23, 2023•6 min•Ep. 196
In this episode, I invite you to explore a less-traveled path in communication: being annoyingly candid. Together, we'll dissect the pivotal role of unvarnished honesty in tech leadership, the pitfalls of 'failure work', and how frank dialogues can revolutionize the very fabric of our organizations. So join me, and perhaps you'll discover the boldness to voice what's truly needed in your company. My new book, Capitalizing Your Technology to Disrupt and Dominate Your Markets is available for preo...
May 16, 2023•5 min•Ep. 195
Embrace imperfection and watch your team flourish! What my bad Italian skills taught me in Rome about how we treat imperfections. In this episode, we explore how allowing employees to learn through trial and error can transform your organization's growth and success. Tune in for powerful insights on nurturing talent and fostering a culture of healthy imperfection! Join the Leading Edge Club ! Grab a copy of my book, The Tech Executive Operating System . Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech ...
May 09, 2023•5 min•Ep. 194
Don't get stuck being the office 'printer fixer'! Let's dive into the crucial role of a tech executive and how to break free from tech minutiae to truly make an impact. Learn actionable steps to elevate your rapport, your presence, and your voice in crucial meetings. Ensure you're viewed as a peer, not just a handy tech whiz. This is all based on my upcoming book, Capitalizing Your Technology. Check out this week's episode! Join the Leading Edge Club ! Grab a copy of my book, The Tech Executive ...
May 02, 2023•6 min•Ep. 193
