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40% Better - Engineering Leadership

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Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Engineering Leadership
Communication
Psychological Safety
Software Engineering
Engineering Management
Cybersecurity
Protofire
Startups
Servant Leadership
Trust
Storytelling
Growth Mindset
Altoros
Intrinsic Motivation
Web3
Scaling Up
Cyberhoot
New York, United States

Every week, we invite 1 expert on employee engagement and deep-dive into unlocking previously unheard of performance levels in teams and leaders. 40 Percent Betterhttps://40pb.com

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Leadership is not about a title. It is about seeing a problem, taking initiative, and helping people succeed. In this episode of the 40% Better Podcast, Bill Lennan sits down with Natalie Renee Parker, Founder | Organizational Development | Talent Ma... more

What does it actually take to get real business value from AI? Jimi Li, CTO at ALM Media, has spent the last three years running AI initiatives inside a company that just went through a successful private equity exit — and he's got the framework to p... more

40 Percent Better Podcast with Bill Lennan featuring Jonathan Domsky, Founder and Coach at Untangled Coaching. In this episode, Jonathan shares his journey from accidental entrepreneur to leadership coach and explains how personal growth, self-awaren... more

40 Percent Better Podcast with Bill Lennan featuring Dominic Vogel, President of Vogel Cyber Leadership & Coaching. In this episode, Dominic shares his journey from cybersecurity leadership to entrepreneurship, the lessons he learned from burnout, an... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Domsky
Leadership coach and founder/leader focused on personal and organizational transformation
Coaching practice (personal transformation)
Episode: Stop Managing, Start Leading I Jonathan Domsky
Dominic Vogel
Cybersecurity leader, entrepreneur, and executive coach
Independent / Entrepreneur
Episode: Becoming a Corporate Gargoyle I Dominic Vogel
Victor Augusteo
CEO/Founder of Boon (construction AI startup)
Boon
Episode: The Future of Construction AI I Victor Augusteo,
Dave Bair
Leadership expert and former engineer/pilot
Episode: Building Trust Through Leadership I Dave Bair
Craig Taylor
CEO/Co-founder of CyberHoot, cybersecurity education company
CyberHoot
Episode: Leadership, AI, and Cybersecurity I Craig Taylor
Gavin McMahon
Author of Story Business; expert on storytelling in leadership
Episode: Leadership Through the Power Leadership Through the Power of Story I Gavin McMahonof Story I Gavin McMahon
Jimmy Burroughes
Founder/leader discussed as guest with expertise in leadership and organizational friction removal
Episode: Friction Free Leadership That Works I Jimmy Burroughes
Joshua Gould
CEO and founder of The Big Word (the big word)
The Big Word
Episode: Why Human Leadership Still Wins in the Age of AI I Joshua Gould
Charley Wedeen-Zittle
Guest discussing leadership, equity, and growth in engineering teams
Episode: Leadership, Power, and Real Growth at Work I Charley Wedeen-Zittle

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Host of the show, guiding the interview and exploring leadership topics; introduces guests and shapes conversation across episodes

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Embracing Life's Lessons in Leadership | with Sherwin Socaransky - Episode 63
Q: How did you get started doing leadership in the first place?
He describes an accidental entry into IT and leadership. After pursuing many paths in education, he landed in software because of programming skills developed during non-traditional roles. His leadership emerged from managing projects and teams, learning to blend business understanding with technology, and recognizing that effective leadership is about enabling others and shaping environments where teams can thrive.
Mastering Diplomacy in the Workplace | with Nick Woodward - Episode 64
Q: Can you share a story where internal mobility or role shifts created unexpected value for the company?
A team member shifted from engineering to sales after expressing interest; by allowing the move and rearranging responsibilities, we maintained business value without losing talent, and the person found a strong fit and success in the new role.
Mastering Diplomacy in the Workplace | with Nick Woodward - Episode 64
Q: What led you to embrace continuous coaching over traditional annual reviews?
We moved to a pillars-based coaching model that emphasizes ongoing feedback and growth opportunities, focusing on technical excellence, leadership, and communication, which creates a more positive, actionable path for career development.
Mastering Diplomacy in the Workplace | with Nick Woodward - Episode 64
Q: How did you learn diplomacy in leadership and manage communication in a primarily remote environment?
A manager pulled me aside and told me I sounded like an asshole on Slack, which forced me to reframe how I communicated digitally; I learned to be extra considerate, frame feedback constructively, and lead through empathy rather than bluntness.
The Value of Serendipity in Collaboration | with Sanjay Ginde - Episode 61
Q: What actionable practices helped you build a cohesive remote team?
He highlights consistent standups with video, bi-weekly full-team meetings, in-person visits when possible, maintaining public Slack conversations to preserve a sense of office serendipity, and creating asynchronous documentation like architecture decision records to ensure clear, writable paths for ideas.

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This show concentrates on practical leadership in tech, with frequent deep dives into how engineering teams can unlock higher performance, autonomy, and psychological safety. Episodes regularly explore topics like ownership, friction removal, human-centered leadership, and the integration of AI as an amplifier rather than a replacement for skilled teams. Guests tend to be senior engineers, engineering managers, and startup leaders who share actionable frameworks, real-world stories, and measurable approaches to building high-performing tech organizations. The format and selection of guests make it valuable for listeners who want concrete methods to improve team dynamics, hiring, retention, and organizational culture in fast-moving tech envi... more

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