Accountability and the Future of Leadership | with Zach Wills - Episode 69
30 September 2025

Accountability and the Future of Leadership | with Zach Wills - Episode 69

40% Better - Engineering Leadership

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In this episode, Bill Lennan and Zach Wills explore the organic journey into leadership, emphasizing the importance of learning from role models and the necessity of a business value orientation in decision-making. They discuss the significance of quantitative thinking in engineering, creating a positive team culture, and the practice of radical candor in feedback. The dialogue also touches on evolving management styles, understanding team dynamics, and the impact of AI on leadership and processes. The speakers advocate for extreme ownership and accountability, highlighting the importance of mindset and personal growth in professional development.

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