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Hosted by Mike Mahony · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 144 episodes
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Gaining the Technology Leadership Edge is for CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and senior technology leaders who are paying the hidden price of being indispensable. If everything still depends on you—decisions, escalations, delivery, and “just one more quick fix”—this show is for you. Hosted by Mike Mahony, creator of the Decentralized A-Team Method, GTLE breaks down why high-performing tech leaders get trapped as bottlenecks—and how to build teams that think, decide, and execute without constant oversight. This isn’t a hustle podcast. It’s not leadership theater. And it’s not about working harder or being more inspirational. Each episode explores real leadership failure modes inside scaling tech organizations—dependency, overfunctioning, fragile execution—and replaces them with practical systems for decentralizing ownership, engineering autonomy, and scaling without burning out. Through direct analysis, real-world case patterns,
Mike Mahony hosts Gaining the Technology Leadership Edge, a business show with 144 episodes published.
This episode pulls together hard truths from multiple leadership conversations to expose a pattern most organizations ignore: the real constraint isn’t people—it’s the system leaders build. Burnout is often misdiagnosed,
Many organizations assume they’re under-secured — but Grant McCracken argues the opposite: most companies are overspending on the wrong things. In this episode, Grant explains how “security theater” drives waste across t
This episode explores why software delays are often less about raw coding output and more about how teams connect product needs, systems thinking, and execution. The guest argues that programming roles are shifting towar
Many CTOs believe burnout is caused by bad hires, weak teams, or too much work. In reality, the problem is often structural. In this solo episode, Mike Mahony breaks down a pattern he has seen across dozens of technology
Enterprise technology teams don’t struggle to spot problems—they struggle to own solutions. In this conversation, Nir Bashan reframes creativity as an executive-level discipline rooted in problem solving, not art. He exp
About the Guest(s): In this episode of Gaining the Technology Leadership Edge, host Mike engages in a detailed solo discussion about the common pitfalls faced by CTOs, particularly the "Firefighter CTO" syndrome. This ph
Senior technology leaders feel intense pressure to adopt AI quickly, especially in regulated environments—but speed without structure creates hidden risk. In this episode, Santosh Kaveti draws on his experience as a form
Senior technical leaders shipping AI often find themselves carrying the decision load for risk and vendor claims — constantly asking, “Is this safe enough?” Over time, that pressure turns the CTO into the permanent audit
Most CTOs don’t realize they’ve become the bottleneck until authority stops working. In this episode of Gaining the Technology Leadership Edge, Brad Englert breaks down what actually happens inside organizations when lea
Are you the "benevolent bottleneck" in your engineering organization? Many CTOs and senior leaders believe they are helping by unblocking their teams, but in reality, they create a dependency loop in which no critical de
In this engaging episode of the Executive Tech Podcast, host Mike engages with Micah Remley, CEO of Robin, to explore the contemporary dynamics of hybrid work environments. The episode kicks off with a discussion on the
Join host Mike in a riveting conversation with Dr. Gretchen Schmelzer, a trauma expert who has advised the UN and Fortune 500 companies. Discover how to navigate leadership amid workplace trauma, especially in post-COVID
Join hosts Mike and Ken Miller as they delve into the transformative power of resilience and leadership. From Ken's journey through personal adversity and the lessons he learned in leadership, this episode covers the ess
Join Mike and Noah Wickham as they uncover the secrets to success in the competitive world of Amazon selling. Discover why putting people first, investing wisely, and knowing your customer are crucial for scaling brands.
Ursula Taylor, former litigation partner, discusses her transformative journey from courtroom drama to leveraging emotional intelligence for conflict resolution. Discover how understanding the emotional roots of disputes
Mike interviews Neil, an Amazon entrepreneur who shares insights on building and scaling successful e-commerce brands. Neil discusses his journey from working at IBM to launching Voltage Holdings and emphasizes creating
Mike welcomes Nina Froriep, celebrated filmmaker and entrepreneur coach, to explore the transformative power of storytelling and authenticity in video content. From her work with Fortune 500 companies to empowering solop
Explore the ever-evolving landscape of technology and innovation with Mike and Karl Weaver as they delve into global business strategies, manufacturing trends, and the rise of Asia in the tech world. Discover the importa
Explore how Pete Stiege transforms B2B marketing from bloated noise into meaningful strategy. With insights from his books "On Purpose" and "Radical Clarity," Pete shares how technical CEOs can align leadership, culture,
Join host Mike as he explores data quality in digital marketing with seasoned entrepreneur Jim Weldon, founder of ProspectDesk. Jim shares insights into transforming bad data into valuable audience intelligence, emphasiz
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Gaining the Technology Leadership Edge is hosted by Mike Mahony. The show is categorised under business (management) and has published 144 episodes.
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