Beyond the Code: Michel Langlois on Human-Centric Leadership and the Future of Tech | Ep 1070

In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Michel Langlois, former CTO and Senior Vice President at Calix Networks, shares insights from his 30-plus year career in the networking and software industry. Langlois discusses how his leadership style evolved across significant transformations at companies like Cisco, Juniper Networks, and Calix Networks, emphasizing the importance of building trust and fostering collaboration in diverse corporate cultures.

Langlois also delves into his new book, "Beyond the Code: Unveiling the Human Factor in Technology Leadership Innovation," explaining his motivation for writing it and the key message he hopes readers take away about human-centric leadership in a technology-driven world. He highlights how innovations like the Software Defined Access (SDA) architecture and cloud-based analytics at Calix Networks enabled them to compete effectively with larger industry players. Tune in to hear Michel Langlois's vision for the future of the networking and software industry and how leaders should prepare for emerging technologies and trends.

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