Leadership as a System

Leadership as a System

Author: Bill November 3, 2023 Duration: 9:21
Smart leadership is a system.
It works the same over and over again.

And it starts with first level leaders/supervisors/managers.

Hosted by Bill, 40% Better-Engineering Leadership is a conversation for those who build and guide technical teams. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a practical dialogue focused on the tangible mechanics of morale, motivation, and output. Each episode features a single expert in employee engagement, and together we dissect the specific strategies that lead to measurable leaps in performance. You'll hear detailed explorations into what actually moves the needle for engineers and their managers, translating research and experience into actionable leadership techniques. The goal is straightforward: to provide the insights that can help your team operate at a significantly higher level of effectiveness and satisfaction. Tune in for a focused, deep-dive podcast that cuts through the noise of generic management advice, offering concrete ideas you can apply directly to the unique challenges of engineering leadership.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 109

40% Better - Engineering Leadership
Podcast Episodes
How Curiosity Builds Better Teams | Durgesh Sukhtankar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:56
In this episode of the 40% Better podcast, host Bill Lennan is joined by technology leader Durgesh Sukhtankar for a deep conversation on leadership, curiosity, and building high performing product teams.Durgesh shares hi…
Leading with Love | Jacob Crockett [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:38
In this episode of the 40% Better Podcast, host Bill Lennan sits down with Jacob Crockett for a thoughtful conversation on leadership in the modern tech world—and beyond. Together, they explore what truly makes an effect…
Leadership, Risk, And Soft Power in Technology | Rob Johnson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:48
In this episode of the 40% Better Podcast, host Bill Lennan sits down with Rob Johnson to explore what leadership really means in technology—and why leading people is fundamentally different from managing projects. Rob s…
Leading with Ownership and Passion | Wolfgang Schram [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:48
In this episode of the 40% Better Podcast, Wolfgang Schram shares his extraordinary journey from Germany to the global concert touring industry, and ultimately to leading engineering teams in the corporate world. He disc…
The Art of Building Trust and Embracing Failure | Jill Willard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:36
In this episode of the 40% Better Podcast, host Bill Lennan speaks with Jill Willard, Chief Technology Officer at IXOPAY, about her leadership journey and how she empowers software and payments teams to build trust, embr…
Lessons in Leadership and Adaptation | with Darshan Bildikar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:32
In this conversation, Darshan Bildikar shares his journey from being an introverted builder to a successful engineering manager. He discusses his early experiences in programming, his transition into management, and his…
The Cupid of Computer Science | with Rodrigo D. A. Senra [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:44
In this powerful episode of the 40% Better podcast, host Bill Lennan talks with educator and professor Rodrigo Senra about his groundbreaking philosophy on teaching and education.Rodrigo argues that a teacher's job is no…