168: Navigating Leadership and Technology w/ Tim Howard

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 168 | 03.19.2024 Episode Title: Navigating Leadership and Technology with Tim Howard   Episode summary introduction: In this episode, Sean Barnes interviews Tim Howard, the founder of Fortify Experts. They discuss the evolving role of technology in business, the importance of trust, coachability, and emotional intelligence in leadership. They delve into the transition from being an individual contributor to a leader, the Birkman Method, strategies for transitioning technologists into leadership roles, and the value of learning from failure.   Key Moments 00:00 - Introduction of guest Tim Howard, founder of Fortify Experts 06:28 - The evolving role of technology in business and leadership 15:18 - The art of building trust and relationships in organizations 33:58 - The importance of being coachable and the value of emotional intelligence in leadership 40:12 - Building executive presence and transitioning from individual contributor to leader 44:56 - Understanding people as datasets: The Birkman Method 49:59 - Strategies for transitioning technologists into leadership roles 57:11 - The importance of learning from failure and coaching strategies for technology professionals 1:03:20 - The role of mentorship in leadership and lessons from teen recovery 1:07:36 - Closing remarks and setting up the next meet   Guest: Tim Howard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timhoward/ Fortify Experts: https://fortifyexperts.com/     Host: Sean Barnes Website: https://www.wsssolutions.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsssolutions/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayoftheWolf Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_seanbarnes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes Email: [email protected] Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15