From Wall Street to Wireless: Turning Networks into Empires with CEO of Extreme Networks, Ed Meyercord - Episode 18

A young Ed Meyercord grew up in New York City, fascinated by ambitions of Wall Street. But under the surface, he always had the itch to run something of his own…He’s now been at the helm of Extreme Networks for over 15 years, proving that the potent combination of ambition and people-focused growth is a winning combo…The reach of Extreme Networks ranges from the Burj Khalifa to Old Trafford, and from Taylor Swift concerts to Samsung, cementing themselves in a market like no other.Join Ed as he shares the pivotal moments that gave him the art of perspective in business, inspired collaborative change within his teams, and helped him to build one of business’s great titans…Key takeaways from this episode:Ed's adaptability and continuous learning throughout his leadership journey from Wall Street to Extreme NetworksThe critical balance between maintaining existing business operations while driving innovationHow to motivate teams and manage conflict constructivelyEmotional engagement is as important as rational strategyParallels between leadership in business and team sportsEd Meyercord https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-meyercord/Extreme Networkshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/extreme-networks/Connect with Dave Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/Learn more about Brandpie: https://www.brandpie.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandpie/