In Episode 4 of the MINDFUL CIO podcast, we spoke with Hani Arab, CIO of Seymour Whyte, an award-winning Australian company.
Hani shared his journey from civil engineering in the construction industry to his current role as CIO. He reflected on how leadership in the tech sector has evolved and offered his perspective on servant and mindful leadership.
As a mature leader, Hani emphasised the importance of empathy and adaptability. He discussed how understanding the unique needs of your team and fostering a culture of camaraderie can unlock their full potential. He also highlighted the drawbacks of micromanagement and command-and-control leadership styles, advocating for empowering teams to drive long-term success.
Our conversation was genuine, thought-provoking, and packed with invaluable leadership insights. We trust it will inspire you to adopt some of Hani’s wisdom and take your own leadership journey to the next level.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:56 Guest Introduction: Hani Arab
03:35 Hani's Career Journey
05:30 Personal Insights and Hobbies
07:45 The Mindful CIO Manifesto
08:07 Servant Leadership
08:27 Empathy and Leadership Styles
10:32 Downsides of Micro-managing
12:01 Curiosity and Ongoing Learning
14:15 Command and Control leadership
15:49 Self Care Activities and Routines
16:37 The Power and Benefits of Pause and Prayer
19:31 Roles Models and Inspiration of Great Leadership
23:08 With Great Power comes Great Responsibility
25:24 Sustainable High Performance
28:55 Leading Change and Communicating the Vision
29:40 Stakeholders Relationship Development
31:55 Defining the Future State in a New Role
33:46 A Critical Habit for Successful Leadership
36:25 Engaging the Board with Hard Metrics and ROI
39.15 Getting to Know Your Team and Their Motivations
42:27 Final Thoughts – Snippets of Wisdom
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Links from this episode:
• Connect with Hani Arab on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/hani-arab/recent-activity/articles/
• ADAPT Interview with Hani Arab - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwczvU50jgk
• SIT-DOWN Roundtable with Hani Arab - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5Bzl5b9KX8
• Nat’s LinkedIn article on Servant Leadership - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-servant-leadership-nathalie-heynderickx/
#Sefcare #Empathy #ServantLeadership #MindfulLeadership #Podcast #CIO # CTO
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