Kenny Mullican is an experienced IT leader and CIO at Paragon Films, guiding the company’s technology strategy for over a decade. With a diverse background spanning global experience in the Middle East, coding, startups and enterprise roles, Kenny brings a blend of technical prowess, business acumen and people skills. He believes in mentoring others and maintaining humility when positions change. Kenny is a lifelong learner who turns challenges into growth opportunities.
What skills does it take to effectively lead an IT organization through constant change? How can CIOs guide their teams through ups and downs? We explore these questions and more with IT executive Kenny Mullican. Drawing on over two decades of diverse IT experience, Kenny shares perspectives on maintaining humility and confidence as a leader, overcoming adversity, and focusing on continuous growth. Expect a view on where he’s been, the challenges he faced, and advice for aspiring leaders as we cover enduring setbacks, expanding skills, and shifting mindsets.
The number one lesson I’d tell anybody aspiring to leadership is that the people are the most important thing, not the technology or projects.
Tenure at Paragon Films [00:02:28]
Leadership Through Change [00:04:09]
Employee Longevity and Team Growth [00:08:01]
Building Loyalty as a Leader [00:10:28]
Managing Change and Employee Transitions [00:14:28]
Transition to CIO Role [00:16:08]
Lessons from Career Ups and Downs [00:22:10]
Leadership Lessons Learned [00:24:56]
Overcoming Adversity [00:28:02]
First Day Fiasco [00:29:07]
Post-Project Setback [00:33:05]
Importance of People [00:48:54]
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