The Tech Exec Podcast with Aviv Ben-Yosef

Oct 29 2024 271 ep. 7 mins 27
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A short discussion of leadership improvements you can start using in your startup today as a technical executive, whether you are a CTO, CIO, VP Engineering, VP R&D, and so on.

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Complaints

Oct 29 2024 10 mins  
Who doesn't enjoy a hearty rant from time to time, am I right? Unfortunately, sometimes our brains mix up complaining with actually doing anything. That's how many leaders and founders lose connection with their own agency and lose efficacy. This week's podcast episode is about complaining and not being the complainer.Check out my free live session! Cracking Productivity: Why Can't

Crutches

Oct 22 2024 7 mins  
What are the things that you rely on, consciously or not? Whatever it is, it might be holding you back from growing faster or creating a glass ceiling for your employees. Tune in for more in this week's podcast!Check out my upcoming live session: Cracking Productivity: Why Can't Your Team Improve?This podcast is also available in video form! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Yo

Power Moves

Oct 15 2024 7 mins  
Power moves don't have to be douchy. At least not the ones we're discussing in this week's podcast episode: How to wield your power and make your move, so you're a real executive and not just someone with a glorified title. Take the lead and… lead! More in this week's episode.Also available in video! Click here to watch a video of this episode. Check out my upcoming free session.

Rude Awakening

Oct 08 2024 11 mins  
Sometimes, usually because your boss isn't professional enough, you can let too much time pass without realizing you're underperforming. This week's episode will help you assess your risk factors for this happening to you, as well as how to address them. Don't be blindsided!This episode is also available in video form!Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Te

Catastrophizing

Oct 01 2024 6 mins  
Techies often have a default stance of expecting the worst to happen. It might've served you well when you were coding and helped you remember to write an 'else' for every 'if,' but it can be holding you back right now as a leader. More in this week's episode!Check out my YouTube channel!Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System.S

Replacements

Sep 24 2024 7 mins  
Stop thinking too highly of yourself. You, too, are replaceable. Apple has done pretty well post-Jobs, surely your startup will survive you taking some time off or focusing on a different area of the company that needs your attention. This week's podcast episode is about embracing how we are all replaceable to create a more robust organization.Check out my YouTube channel!Grab a co

What to Expect When You're Expecting

Sep 17 2024 4 mins  
What are your expectations of your time as the year is in its final stages? How high of a bar do you set for yourself and your team? Are you acting as a glass ceiling for your organization? More on raising your expectations and the bar in this week's episode.Check out my new YT videos.Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System.Subs

Non Linear Careers

Sep 10 2024 8 mins  
Progressing as an engineering leader shouldn't be automatic and "linear." Very rarely are things as simple as that. How much agency and control are you putting into choosing what you're doing most of your waking hours, as opposed to 'going with the flow'? Check out this week's episode for more!Please check out my YouTube channel and subscribe!Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Y

Wasted Careers

Sep 03 2024 9 mins  
This week's episode turned into a bit of a rant about people who fail to make the most of their careers because they prioritize the wrong things. Months wasted can take years to undo when it comes to your own psyche. Get a grip.New: 2024 Leadership Livestream Package!Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System.Subscribe to the best

Time Value

Aug 27 2024 7 mins  
Making some plans and deciding to take certain steps in advance to make your life easier in the future isn't "waterfall" and planning is not over-engineering. In fact, I find that most startups are lacking in the planning department. This week's episode is about considering the time-value of work so you do it when it will provide the biggest ROI.New: 2024 Leadership Livestream Pack