360 - From Code to Connection: Transforming Engineers into Emotionally Intelligent Leaders with Vidar Hokstad

In this episode of Listening with Leaders, host Doug Noll interviews Vidar Hokstad, Founder and Consultant at Hokstad Consulting, about his journey from early computer fascination to leading startups and venture-backed companies.The conversation explores lessons learned from product failures, the importance of emotional intelligence in engineering teams, and the challenges of adopting AI. An unidentified third speaker adds thoughtful questions. Vidar shares insights on bridging technical and interpersonal skills, his preference for consulting, and his hobby of writing science fiction novels, offering listeners a well-rounded view of leadership in today’s tech world.To learn more about Vidar's work, click HERE.Connect with Vidar on LinkedIn HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more about Doug's work? Check out his website at https://dougnoll.com