Doug Noll interviews Christa Quarles, CEO of Parallels, on curiosity, deep listening, emotional intelligence, and psychological safety. Christa shares how authentic, vulnerable leadership builds trust and inspires teams through complex change.
In this episode of "Listening with Leaders," host Doug Noll interviews Ben Gaddis, Partner and Co-founder of Superstep Capital, and author of Embracing Irrationality. They discuss Ben’s journey from marketing to private equity, investing in SaaS companies, and the impact of AI on software. The conversation explores leadership assessment, effective board meetings, and the vital role of empathy in business.
In this episode of "Listening with Leaders," host Doug Noll interviews Theo Harvey, the CEO and Co-founder of SynsorMed, a healthcare technology company transforming remote patient care. Theo shares his journey from big tech to healthcare entrepreneurship, inspired by his daughter's health challenges. They discuss building a remote-first team, leadership lessons, and the integration of AI to personalize and improve patient-doctor communication.
In this episode of "Listening with Leaders," host Doug Noll interviews Megan Boveri, Chief Media Officer of Pinnacle Advertising. They discuss her journey from rural Illinois to leading a large media team near Chicago, her accidental entry into advertising, and the evolving role of AI in the industry. She shares insights on empathetic leadership, developing future leaders, and balancing people management with business strategy.