Tech Reads

About Tech Reads

Tech reads is a Softec sponsored 'live studio audience' podcast event that puts thought leaders (authors) in front of a growing technology-centric audience. Visit https://www.meetup.com/softec/events (https://www.meetup.com/softec/events) to find out when our next event will be held. Hosted by Brian Schwartz of SelfPublish.org, Tech Reads is seeking authors to be future guests. Submit yourself or nominate your favorite author at https://form.jotform.com/220595802921961 (https://form.jotform.com/220595802921961)

Publisher

Tech Reads

Category

arts · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Apr 2022

Latest episode

23 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jun 2025

   Tech Reads Ep. 28 - Career Pivots in Tech: Finding Meaningful Work with Julia Stegman

   Career coach Julia Stegman discusses her book about career transitions in the tech industry with Brian Schwartz, emphasizing self-reflection and a structured system for finding meaningful work in this interview.

2. 

   5 Jun 2025

   Tech Reads Ep. 27 - Rewiring Education with Apple legend John D. Couch

   Apple legend John D. Couch discusses his journey from accidental programmer to Apple pioneer, revealing untold stories about Steve Jobs and advocating for challenge-based learning as an education revolution in this interview.

3. 

   21 Apr 2025

   Tech Reads Ep. 26 - The Five Components of Executing Complex Change - Dr. Mary Lippitt

   Our guest, Dr. Mary Lippitt is the author of 'Leadersheep: Saving the Herd (https://amzn.to/3YEx70q)' - A fable and framework for successfully executing change. What can we learn from a dedicated sheepdog about successfully executing change in an era of complexity and uncertainty? Dr. Lippitt will discuss the five-component framework for executing complex change she developed from over 40 years of leadership experience. Key Takeaways: 🔥 Why do so many change efforts still fail? Despite improvement, 50% of change initiatives fail due to a lack of focus on implementation beyond just setting a vision. Failed change is costly in terms of resources, credibility, and even organizational survival. 🚀 What's the secret to actually implementing change? Successful change requires a framework with five levers: vision, skills, incentives, resources, and action planning. Without attention to all these areas, even a clear vision will likely fail. 🎯 What's the biggest mistake leaders make with their vision? Leaders often articulate a vision that is vague and lacks specific actions. A true vision needs clarity and must translate into concrete steps; otherwise, it's just a "hallucination". 👂 How can you spot hidden resistance to change? Watch for quiet rooms followed by booming hallway conversations. This "covert" or "B team" passive resistance, where people don't voice concerns but don't engage, is more dangerous than overt objections. 🌱 Is change a constant now for organizations? Yes, in today's fast-paced environment, change is a constant, like "death and taxes". Even successful organizations must continuously adapt with new products, markets, or partnerships to avoid stagnation. 🧠 How do different perspectives hinder change? Individuals have different "situational mindsets" or priorities, leading to conflict over change initiatives. Recognizing these different perspectives (like innovation vs. structure) is crucial for finding common ground. 💡 Why can't organizations just copy what successful companies do? Replication of another company's strategy is rarely successful because each organization has a unique talent pool, resources, and context. Over-relying on single "fads" or solutions ("Brilliant or Blender") blindsides organizations to their own specific needs. ⏳ Why are older individuals sometimes more resistant to change? Older individuals often have more experience with the failure of change initiatives, leading to a sense of disenchantment and lower trust in new promises. A history of poorly managed or excessive change ("piling on") also contributes to this resistance. 🗣️ What crucial feedback do organizations often overlook? Actively seeking and truly listening to customer feedback is a key early indicator of potential problems and the need for change. Additionally, understanding and addressing employee concerns, even seemingly small ones, is vital. 🤝 Is disagreement within a team always bad? No, professional conflict and divergent thinking are valuable as different roles bring unique perspectives to problem-solving. The danger lies in "group think," where a lack of diverse viewpoints can lead to less effective decision-making. *** To learn more about Dr. Lippitt, visit https://enterprisemgt.com (https://enterprisemgt.com/) To learn more about Softec, visit: https://softec.org (https://softec.org/)

Who has been a guest on Tech Reads

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Julia Stegman
• John D Couch
• Captain George Dom

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YouTube views

886

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100

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Quality

19

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

60

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