IT Leadership Best Practices: Why People Matter More Than Tools

IT leadership isn’t about tools — it’s about people. In this episode of SolarWinds TechPod, hosts Chrystal Taylor and Sean Sebring sit down with Jon Collins, Field CTO & VP of Engagement at GigaOm, to explore the human side of technology leadership. From gurus to cowboys to misfits and mavericks, this conversation dives deep into why processes fail when people are ignored — and how leaders can build resilient, high-performing teams in an ever-changing IT landscape.

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From gurus to cowboys to misfits and mavericks, this conversation dives deep into why processes fail when people are ignored — and how leaders can build resilient, high-performing teams in an ever-changing IT landscape.

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