Listen "Leadership Lessons from the Cutting Edge - Jorge Myszne - Shift & Thrive - Episode # 020"
Episode Synopsis
In this week’s episode of Shift & Thrive, host Natalie Nathanson sits down with Jorge Myszne, Chief Product Officer Niobium Microsystems. Jorge shares his remarkable journey, from his early days in Uruguay to his innovative work at Niobia. They delve into his extensive experience leading organizations through critical transformations such as fundraising, rapid scaling, and successful exits. Jorge emphasizes the importance of patience in transformation, aligning team vision, and navigating misconceptions about organizational change.Takeaways:Regularly communicate the vision and objectives of your transformation efforts. Be patient, as real change takes time and persistence. Ensure your team is consistently aligned with the vision by frequently reiterating its importance and benefits.Implement rapid prototyping to test ideas early, but balance this with careful risk assessments. Evaluate when it's feasible to take bold leaps that can accelerate progress without jeopardizing the foundation.Foster an environment where diverse opinions and new ideas are valued. Encourage creativity and be open to exploring different approaches to solving problems, ensuring all team members feel heard.Continuously identify potential challenges and de-risk them early in projects. Understand the balance between taking calculated risks and maintaining stability to navigate through uncertainties successfully.Recognize the human element of your team. Support their well-being by managing workloads to prevent burnout and offering mentorship to guide their professional growth.Invest in cutting-edge solutions like homomorphic encryption to address cybersecurity challenges. Educate stakeholders on their value to foster support and integration.Quote of the Show:“You need to understand where your north is. You might get there in a straight line or you might need to zigzag, but it is very important that you don't lose your north.”Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmyszne/ Company Website: http://www.niobiummicrosystems.com Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2D1YbT2QhKxIwbREpU7EMb Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shift-thrive-ceo-insights-on-driving-change/id1740828813 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fa60b654-1955-4055-93df-fdd40c2a5c8f/shift-thrive-ceo-insights-on-driving-change iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-shift-thrive-ceo-insights-166792501 Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/shift-and-thrive-ceo-insights-on-driving-change/PC:1001086797 This show is sponsored by Magnetude Consulting, bringing you the thinking-Power of a Growth Consultancy and the Getting-It-Done Power of a full-service B2B Marketing Agency. Learn more at: https://www.magnetudeconsulting.com
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