Tech Tides: Key Lessons from Pivot or Die with Gary Shapiro
As CEO of the Consumer Technology Association—which puts on the largest electronic show on the planet—Gary Shapiro has some serious clout. But Gary says that the way he came into his current position was “kind of amazing, in a way. It’s almost like how many of us meet our spouses. It’s just almost so random that it doesn’t seem you could be so lucky.”
Gary hasn’t relied on luck, however, to become a great leader. He’s put in the work, and he’s learned some incredible things that he shares with Dale Carnegie CEO Joe Hart on this episode of the Take Command podcast. Tune in to hear about why the risk-averse never succeed, the importance of meeting people where they are, and how the United Nations General Assembly came to name the “right to access technology” as a fundamental human security.
What You Will Learn:
- Strategies for making sure everyone’s opinion is expressed, not just yours
- Insights into why people are more than the sum of their business results
- Lessons in how everything that goes wrong can become a learning opportunity
- The importance of surrounding yourself with people who fill your weaknesses
Gary has certainly learned a thing or two in his time in the technology world. And he’ll tell you all about how leadership needs a clear vision, why not to berate yourself for your mistakes, and why being curious is the most important part of growth. After all—“If you ask a question, you’re a fool for a second. If you don’t ask, you’re a fool for a lifetime.” Hear this and other amazing tidbits from Gary and Joe’s episode.