Becoming a Leader... (Part 1)

This week’s newsletter brings episode 27 of the Cyb3rSyn Labs Podcast, featuring Ebenezer Ikonne, the author of the book, Becoming a Leader in Product Development.

In this episode, Ebenezer (Eb) shares insights from his 30-year journey in tech, emphasizing the importance of systems thinking, complexity, and personal growth in leadership. The discussion covers how traditional management practices impede real human development and why it's critical to challenge prevailing paradigms.

Along the way, Eb reflects on his own leadership challenges, academic pursuits, and the profound impact of philosophical inquiry on becoming an effective leader. Tune in for a deep dive into multidisciplinary wisdom aimed at empowering tech executives, entrepreneurs, and practitioners.

Table of Contents

• Podcast Video

• Key Insights and My Reflections

  • The Invisible Concepts That Own and Hold Us

  • Working From the Outside In

  • The Tragedy of Modern Management

  • The Managerial Crack That Demands Theory

• Books/References

• Companion Podcast - Two More Episodes