Should you run away from chaos and messes, or run towards them? How can professionals at every level create clarity and alignment, and why is it important to do so? Are great ideas alone enough to drive change? As the Corporate Vice President for Identity And Network Access Product Management in the Microsoft Security Group, Alex leads a thousand person organization unified in the belief that identity is the new control plane for the enterprise. In this episode, he shares his wisdom from over 3 decades at Microsoft, talks about key skills for product managers…and tells us the epic tale of the “small business server slam dunk”. P.S. HIGHLY recommend checking out Alex's posts on the Microsoft Security blog!

What can be gained from viewing your career path as a “jungle gym" versus a "ladder"? What's the SBI Framework, and how can it help you navigate tough conversations? What reflection questions should folks ask themselves when looking to make shifts in their career? As an established executive and leadership coach, Libby Fiumara Kingston helps leaders at all levels lead with empathy and clarity. In this episode, she covers all of this, how her Master’s degree at The London School of Economics fueled her career path…and tells us all about her adorable puppy, Maverick.

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Are we entering “the golden era of communication”, and what does that mean? What are “day one activities”? Why should everyone do a “listening tour”, and how can you do one in a new role? For over 3 decades, Steve Soltis led CEO and executive communication at UPS and Coca-Cola, and has guided the communication strategy for dozens of Fortune 500 companies across industries. At UVA Darden, Steve’s classes enable Darden MBAs to master their own leadership communication style. In this episode, he covers all of this, how his role at UPS launched his career…and his love for hatch green chili.