Glenn Hasteadt is a transformational IT leader focused on building high-performing, people-centric cultures. With over 30 years of experience, Glenn specializes in developing empowered, engaged teams by caring about people first and technology second. His strengths-based leadership approach centers around psychological safety, collaboration, and career development. Glenn has successfully shifted mindsets from IT as a cost center to IT as a driver of innovation.
In this forward-thinking episode, we delve into transforming toxic IT cultures by leading with heart. Our guest Glenn brings an insightful people-first perspective, drawing from his experience revitalizing IT teams. He offers practical tips for building psychological safety through empathy, praise, and empowerment—areas he sees as vital for people-centric leadership. Glenn provides thoughtful forecasts on shifting IT’s role from a cost center to a driver of innovation by truly caring about your team.
Build relationships on the front lines to understand users’ real business processes.
Empowering Teams Through Psychological Safety [00:02:12]
Finding Motivated, Creative Team Members [00:04:04]
Hiring Based on Cultural Fit, Not Resumes [00:06:41]
Top IT Conflicts – Cybersecurity and Alignment [00:09:05]
Building Relationships Across the Business [00:10:57]
Establishing a Positive Culture in IT [00:12:34]
Cultivating a Strengths-Based Culture [00:16:31]
Shifting IT’s Role from Cost Center to Innovator [00:20:25]
Preparing for a Major Cloud Deployment [00:30:00]
Breaking Down Silos with Microsoft 365 [00:32:30]
Leading Change Through Employee Empowerment [00:42:58]
Lessons from High Turnover Retail Management [00:47:05]
Leadership Articles / Emerging Topics / Nagging Issues
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