Listen "From Microsoft to Xero: Steve Vamos on Leading Through Tech’s Toughest Moments"
Episode Synopsis
Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletterIn this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with Steve Vamos—former CEO of Microsoft Australia, Apple Australia, and Xero—to unpack what it really takes to lead through disruption, pressure, and change.We explore:How to lead through crisis with calm and clarityWhy alignment—not strategy—is the key to executionThe power of emotional self-awareness in leadershipHow feedback can shape growth (if you let it)What it really means to "be" versus "do" as a leaderThis episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nzGet your copy of Through Shifts and Shocks here - https://www.paperplus.co.nz/shop/books/non-fiction/business-finance-law/business-management/through-shifts-and-shocksGet your copy of AI Game on here -https://thebookadviser.com.au/product/ai-game-on/Connect with Steve here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevevamos/?originalSubdomain=auHire Steve to Speak here - https://www.celebrityspeakers.co.nz/speakers/steve-vamos-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at [email protected] the show
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