Listen "Why True Influence Outlasts Any Job Title (and How to Build It)"
Episode Synopsis
In this conversation, Corinna interviews Geoffrey Hirschheim, a solution engineer at Google, discussing his extensive experience in leadership and business transformations. They explore the evolving landscape of corporate leadership, the importance of upskilling in the age of AI, and the balance between technical expertise and leadership skills. Geoffrey shares insights on leveraging AI for effective communication and decision-making, as well as navigating career changes and finding opportunities in adversity. The discussion emphasizes that leadership is a mindset that transcends titles and formal authority.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Business Transformation
02:53 Navigating Career Changes and Opportunities
05:39 Upskilling and Team Development in the Age of AI
08:39 Balancing Technical Expertise and Leadership Skills
11:48 The Role of AI in Leadership
14:42 Effective Communication Across Different Audiences
17:36 Leveraging AI as a Team Member
20:55 Challenges and Career Path Decisions
23:48 Finding Opportunities in Adversity
27:03 The Mindset of Leadership Beyond Titles
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Resources
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⭐️ Our Guest: Geoffrey Hirschheim
► on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-hirschheim
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🟣 Get my book on High-Stakes Communication for Leaders https://zaradigm.com/go/high-stakes-communication
🟣 Join the/SHIFT, a private coaching group for leaders and transform
► your career,
► your brand, and
► how you lead and communicate.
https://zaradigm.com/leadershift
🟣 If you are a CEO of a small business, join CATALYST to:
► grow your business YoY (typically 20+%)
► create high-performing teams
► solve challenges with likeminded leaders
https://catalyst.zaradigm.com
Keywords
leadership, business transformation, career development, AI, upskilling, communication, technical expertise, decision making, opportunities, influence
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Business Transformation
02:53 Navigating Career Changes and Opportunities
05:39 Upskilling and Team Development in the Age of AI
08:39 Balancing Technical Expertise and Leadership Skills
11:48 The Role of AI in Leadership
14:42 Effective Communication Across Different Audiences
17:36 Leveraging AI as a Team Member
20:55 Challenges and Career Path Decisions
23:48 Finding Opportunities in Adversity
27:03 The Mindset of Leadership Beyond Titles
---------------------------------------------------------------
Resources
---------------------------------------------------------------
⭐️ Our Guest: Geoffrey Hirschheim
► on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-hirschheim
🟣 Sign Up for the/SHIFT Leadership Newsletter:
Via email: https://sendfox.com/zaradigm
Via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-shift-7262518924703887360
🟣 Get my Leadership Communication Planner https://amzn.to/3X7LtFM
🟣 Get my book on High-Stakes Communication for Leaders https://zaradigm.com/go/high-stakes-communication
🟣 Join the/SHIFT, a private coaching group for leaders and transform
► your career,
► your brand, and
► how you lead and communicate.
https://zaradigm.com/leadershift
🟣 If you are a CEO of a small business, join CATALYST to:
► grow your business YoY (typically 20+%)
► create high-performing teams
► solve challenges with likeminded leaders
https://catalyst.zaradigm.com
Keywords
leadership, business transformation, career development, AI, upskilling, communication, technical expertise, decision making, opportunities, influence
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