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Christian Idiodi: Telling the story of transformation
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Episode notes
Christian Idiodi is a partner at Silicon Valley Product Group (SVPG). Before SVPG, he profoundly shaped or reshaped the culture and products of CareerBuilder, Snagajob, and led the product transformation in Datasite, the first SaaS for due diligence in the finance industry.
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Topics discussed
(08:56) An unusual childhood leads to survival skills, creativity
(12:25) Aspiring doctor turned innovator seeking problem-solving opportunities
(18:33) Guiding others through transformation, not crafting it
(21:31) Thriving on tech success, driven by motivation
(28:40) Cycle of innovation: growth, stagnation, reversion, reaction
(36:45) Reading biographies as a leader to improve your decision-making
(37:40) Key to career success: leadership, insight, humility
(47:23) Transitioning roles, what were key mindset shifts?
(56:30) Prioritizing practice before game day
(01:03) Choose kindness, support, and do good work
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Links & resources mentioned
* New book: TRANSFORMED
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Related episodes:
* Marty Cagan: Moving to the product model
* Martina Hodges-Schell: Understanding your operating model
* Product Therapy - What is product sense?
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People & orgs:
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Books:
* Turn the Ship Around - L. David Marquet
* An Everyone Culture - Robert Kegan
* Walter Isaacson - Steve Jobs
* Team of Rivals - Abraham Lincoln
* Invention: A Life of Learning Through Failure
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