182: How to Build a Unified Culture in Tech w/ Paula Stuart

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 182 | 06.25.2024 Episode Title: How to Build a Unified Culture in Tech w/ Paula Stuart   Episode summary introduction: Welcome to another episode of "The Way of the Wolf"! In this insightful conversation, I sit down with Paula Stuart, the CIO of Crescent Energy, to explore the importance of building a unified culture in the tech industry. Paula shares her inspiring journey from accounting to IT leadership, shedding light on the power of teamwork, mentorship, and continuous learning.   In This Episode, You'll Learn: How to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture within your tech team. The significance of mentorship and how it can accelerate your career growth. Strategies to break down silos and enhance communication across departments. Insights into overcoming unconscious bias and promoting diversity in the workplace. Practical tips for leading a successful IT team in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. Whether you're an aspiring tech leader, a seasoned professional, or simply passionate about fostering unity in the workplace, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and actionable advice.   Key Moments 00:00 - Introduction and welcome 01:34 - Transition from accounting to IT 03:00 - Enjoying technology implementation 06:19 - Importance of mentors 09:16 - Employee hunger for knowledge 12:26 - Handling employees with egos 20:20 - Importance of culture and people officers 28:09 - Gender bias in male-dominated fields 43:54 - Biggest lesson learned   Guest: Paula Stuart LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-smetana-stuart-70a2a663/ Evanta: https://www.evanta.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: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com 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