128. These Two Traits Will Make Your Managers Take IT Necessities Seriously with Al Gardner

Al Gardner Al Gardner is the Vice President of Information Technology and Security for Denver-based Inspirato.  Mr. Gardner  specializes in strategic IT management and overall network operations management. Al is a passionate coach and mentor who has a reputation for building and motivating highly effective teams by creating a culture built on integrity, compassion, innovation, and performance.  Al successfully led Inspirato technology operations through the stages and innovations that will result in a 2022 IPO. Al is a seasoned presenter and speaks regularly at technology and management conferences on subjects that focus on management and technology strategies. These Two Traits Will Make Your IT Managers Take You Seriously with Al Gardner We kick off Dissecting Popular IT Nerds Podcast with an expert in team management and IT, both academically and with years of hands-on personal experience, to show you how you should present your IT solutions so that CEOs will take you seriously. Join host Phil Howard for his discussion with his guest, Al Gardner, as they hash out how you can break the stigma around IT as a mere “irritation.” Get Al’s advice on instilling truth and personality in your team members, where he offers tested methods to connect with other company units who don’t speak the IT language.