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* Saby Waraich, CIO/CISO, Clackamas Community College
* Ed Odom, Race and Social Justice Lead, City of Seattle IT
* Melanie Vogt, Human Resources, City of Seattle IT
* Curtis Nimmons, HR Director, City of Seattle IT
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
* How the SCARE to CARES framework addresses digital transformations, noting that 84% fail, with 52% due to communication issues
* Practical strategies for managing Seattle IT's transition to 3-day office mandates, including listening sessions, drop-in hours, and employee assistance programs
* How military-style "mission over self" leadership principles can foster employee buy-in while maintaining empathy
* Why shifting from negative mindsets (with 80-85% of daily 70,000 thoughts being negative) is crucial for effective leadership
* The importance of developing "power skills" (formerly called "soft skills") in the workplace
LINKS MENTIONED:
* "Positive Intelligence" by Shirzad
* City of Seattle IT Employee Assistance Program
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