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Meet O. Fernando Almanza, the mentor / manager / coach I’ve talked about many times on this podcast.

A strategic leader who believes in investing in and empowering teams, allowing them to shine. Fernando shares with us some of his core values and tenets that have driven his dynamic, successful career including reciprocal relationship building, strategic thinking, cross-functional exposure, self-assessment, and risk assessment/management.

Join me and my “forever” manager/leader, in this conversation into his Rules of Three for Leadership.

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Fernando: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandoalmanza/
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Join us on this episode as we Journey Beyond the Code with Lovell Saunders, fellow Bahamian, Morgan State Alum and Electrical Engineering major.

His career journey has been unexpected and full of possibilities.

When Lovell finished high school, it was the happiest day of his life and he had zero desire to go to college.

Decades later, Lovell has a BSc in Electrical Engineering, multiple Masters degrees, certifications, a business owner for 15 years and now returned to Corporate America as a FinTech Executive managing IT Transformation & Generative (Gen) AI Business Initiatives, Implementation, and Programs.

Lovell is an inspiring example of “your career journey isn’t linear” and the power of quality connections, community and networking.

From key insights on the transition from worker to manager, essentials of business ownership to men’s mental health, this episode is chock full of NUGGETS on the utility of Excellence, Experience and Exposure.

Find us on LinkedIn:
Lovell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lovellsaunders/
Dawn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbutler1/

Hey there, tech enthusiasts! If you've been enjoying our podcast and finding value in the insights shared, we'd love your support in spreading the word. Simply take a moment to share this podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues who might also benefit from our discussions. And if you have a spare minute, leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform would mean the world to us! Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.

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In this episode, I talk with my long-time, dear friend, Abby Knowles about how being an immigrant to the US, leaving the safety net of family and community, has made her scrappy in personal and professional life. Valedictorian of our Engineering class, Abby is now Vice President Global Technology Solutions at Verizon Wireless. Abby shares with us how patience and “farming” play a role in career change, progression and advancement. Listen in to how Abby took advantage of her network of mentors, bosses and peers to inform your own career journey. A big dreamer, motivated and tenacious in her career journey, she embraces a global mindset and perspective and is an employee-centric leader.

Find us on LinkedIn:
Abby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbyknowles/
Dawn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbutler1/

Hey there, tech enthusiasts! If you've been enjoying our podcast and finding value in the insights shared, we'd love your support in spreading the word. Simply take a moment to share this podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues who might also benefit from our discussions. And if you have a spare minute, leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform would mean the world to us! Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.

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Thank you for being part of our community and for helping us grow. Together, let's inspire and empower more tech enthusiasts to join the conversation!

The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are personal and not reflective of any employer.