Leman Tech Leadership Podcast

▶︎ #76 | Founder's Journey: Leading with Responsibility and Care w/ Asia Solnyshkina Join your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for an inspiring episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as we engage in a conversation with Asia Solnyshkina, CEO of ProSense. Digital and a Web Development Expert. Asia shares her journey navigating the complexities of being a founder, a mother, and finding a safe place...

▶︎ #75 | One Thing You Can Do To... Choose Which Tasks To Do Join us for a concise and impactful episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, hosted by Aleksandra Lemańska. In today’s episode, we focus on a single, powerful technique to help you prioritize tasks effectively, especially when your to-do list feels overwhelming. Feeling anxious about which tasks to tackle first? Discover the key que...

▶︎ #74 | From Consulting Giants to Process Excellence w/ Michael Schank Join your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for an insightful episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as we engage in a conversation with Michael Schank, an experienced manager with a rich background in consulting and the author of "Digital Transformation Success: Achieving Alignment and Delivering Results with the Process Inven...

▶︎ #73 | Burnout in IT / Tech: Root Causes & Solutions Join us for an eye-opening episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, hosted by Aleksandra Lemańska. In today’s episode, we unpack the huge issue of burnout in the technology and IT sectors. As it grows more and more, it’s a real need to analyze the current situation and plan the steps to overcome it. Are you or your team members on the...

▶︎ #72 | Building Engineering Teams w/ Siri Varma Vegiraju @Microsoft Join your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for this new episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as we engage in a conversation with Siri Varma Vegiraju, an experienced engineer, currently a Team Lead at Microsoft. Siri shares her journey of transformation from an engineering role to a leadership position, highlighting the shift i...

▶︎ #71 | How Much Does a Communication Debt Really Cost Us? Join us for an insightful episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, hosted by Aleksandra Lemańska. In today’s episode, we delve into the concept of communication debt—what it is, when it arises, and how it impacts organizations and teams if left unaddressed. Are your communication channels clear and effective? Discover the circumstanc...

▶︎ #70 | Regaining Leadership Energy, Team Accountability & Progress w/ Jim Mirochnik Join host Aleksandra Lemańska for an inspiring episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, featuring a conversation with Jim Mirochnik, a seasoned tech leader with an illustrious career spanning NASA, IBM, and now as CEO of Halock Security Lab. Jim shares how his experiences in sports have shaped the habits...

▶︎ #69 | The One Thing You Can Do When... Somebody Withdraws Join us for an insightful episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, hosted by Aleksandra Lemańska. In this episode, we explore the challenging dynamics of withdrawal behaviors, such as silence, non-responsiveness, and even physical disappearance from relationships, both professional and personal. Aleksandra delves into the reasons be...

▶︎ #68 | Avoiding Toxic People & Leading Scaling-Up Tech Business That Creates Something Bigger w/ Bill Powers Join your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for this episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as we engage in a deep conversation with Bill Powers, the Founder and CEO of Cambridge Mobile Telematics. Bill brings a wealth of experience from leading four different startups and building CMT...

▶︎ #67 | The One Thing You Can Do When... Somebody Manipulates You Join us for the second part of our insightful series on handling challenging interactions, hosted by Aleksandra Lemańska on the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast. In this episode, we tackle the complex dynamics of manipulation and blaming behavior, whether encountered in the workplace or personal life. Aleksandra explores the underlyin...

▶︎ #66 | Fighting Perfectionism & Keeping Passion While Building a Thriving Startup w/ Kenny Kelley Join your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for a great episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as we sit down with Kenny Kelley, the CEO and Founder of Silent Beacon LLC . In this conversation, Kenny shares his lifelong journey as a leader across various settings, providing unique insights into h...

▶︎ #65 | The One Thing You Can Do When... Somebody Attacks You Join us for this solo episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, hosted by Aleksandra Lemańska. In this one we delve into the art of responding to personal attacks, whether they occur in the workplace or in personal settings. Aleksandra uncovers the common patterns in behavior that lead individuals to attack others and shares a powe...

▶︎ #64 | From Interpol to the Cyber Security Leadership w/ Monika Bubeła Join your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for this episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as we engage in a compelling conversation with Monika Bubeła, an extraordinary expert and leader in the Cyber Security space, particularly in Threat Intelligence. Monika shares her career journey, beginning with her career step at Inter...

▶︎ #63 | 8 Practical Application of CQ in Your Work (and Life) Join us for this episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, hosted by Aleksandra Lemańska. In this one, we explore the transformative power of Communication Intelligence (CQ) and its application across various aspects of leadership and daily interactions. Aleksandra takes you through eight areas where your strong CQ muscle can make...

▶︎ #62 | Growing Yourself & Team in Scaling-Up Business w/ Natalia Buczel @SII Join your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for an engaging episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as we delve into an insightful conversation with Natalia Buczel, CC Business Services Director at Sii Poland . Natalia shares her experiences, perspectives and multiple stories on the advantages and disadvantages of ded...

▶︎ #61 | The One Thing You Can Do To... Overcome Resistance in a Team Join us for an insightful episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, hosted by Aleksandra Lemańska. In this solo episode, we tackle a common challenge faced by leaders: overcoming resistance within a team during times of change. Discover the one powerful strategy that can help you lead your team through transitions smoothly,...

▶︎ #60 | The One Thing That You Can Do To... Run Effective Meetings Join us for this new episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, hosted by Aleksandra Lemańska. In this shart episode, we uncover the secret to transforming your meetings from time-consuming obligations into productive, time-saving and creating-value sessions. Discover the power of the 5P rule —a simple yet effective strategy de...

▶︎ #59 | From Marvel Fan to the Engineering Director w/ Kuba Jastrzębski @OLX Join your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for an engaging episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as we dive into an insightful conversation with Kuba Jastrzębski, an experienced engineer and Director of Engineering at OLX. Kuba shares his journey from engineer to leader, highlighting the pivotal role of passion for the...

▶︎ #58 | The One Thing You Can Do To... Build Your Growth Mindset Join us for a thought-provoking episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, hosted by Aleksandra Lemańska. In this episode, we delve into the single most powerful step you can take to foster a growth mindset within your team. Are you often the smartest person in the room? Discover how this dynamic may be impacting your personal an...

▶︎ #57 | Women Empowerment in the Tech & VC World w/ Alaina Percival Join your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, for a compelling episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as we engage in an inspiring conversation with Alaina Percival, an experienced Tech Leader, Board Member, Founder, and VC Advisor. With her many years of experience in the tech and startup landscape, Alaina shares her profound i...

▶︎ #56 | The One Thing You Can Do To... Run Great 1:1s Join us for another insightful episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, hosted by Aleksandra Lemańska. In today’s episode, we zero in on a singular, transformative strategy for leading impactful one-on-one meetings with your direct reports. Are you prioritizing regular check-ins with your team members? Discover how making these meetings a...

▶︎ #55 | How Leaders Can Use AI to Get Their Time Back? w/ Ajay Malik Join your host, Aleksandra Lemańska, on this insightful episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as we sit down with Ajay Malik, an experienced Tech Leader with an extensive career including pivotal roles at Motorola, Cisco, and Google, now leading as CEO of StudioX . Ajay shares his valuable insights into the transformative...

▶︎ #54 | Why Is It So Hard for SMEs to Be Good Leaders? Join us for an enlightening episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, hosted by Aleksandra Lemańska. In today’s episode, we're diving into 7 reasons why transitioning from an exceptional Subject Matter Expert to a great leader can be incredibly challenging. Are you feeling frustrated because you excelled in your field, yet find yourself s...

▶︎ #53 | Creating a Product-Centered Organization w/ Alicja Karalus @OLX Join your host, Aleksandra Lemańska , for an engaging episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast as we have a thought-provoking conversation with Alicja Karalus, an accomplished Head of Product. Alicja shares her expertise and insights into what it truly means to build a product-centered organization. In this episode, we ex...

▶︎ #52 | 5 Things of Work Environment That People Can't Wait For Monday To Come Back To Join us for an inspiring episode of the Leman Tech Leadership Podcast, hosted by Aleksandra Lemańska. In today’s episode, we are going to explore the core components that transform workplaces into nurturing grounds for both creativity and productivity. Are your team members equipped to deliver their best work?...