Leading transformation, inspiring vision & empowering teams to operate autonomously w/ Kevin Stewart #212

Leading transformation, inspiring vision & empowering teams to operate autonomously w/ Kevin Stewart #212

Author: The Engineering Leadership Community (ELC) March 18, 2025 Duration: 47:33
Kevin Stewart (SVP of Engineering @ Splice) joins us to discuss organizational transformation, inspiring vision, and empowering teams! We break down how to tackle root issues in leadership and decision-making, diagnose and prioritize org problems, make a compelling case for change to stakeholders, and override learned helplessness. Kevin also shares how Splice’s concept video became a catalyst for alignment, motivation, and a shared north star for their strategy rollout. Plus, we discuss strategies for empowering teams to operate autonomously—freeing you to focus on business objectives and strategic work.

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