I’m Greg Stephens, host of A Shot of Inspiration podcast, and in this episode I sit down with Dr. Ben Maddox for a powerful conversation on leadership, growth, and what it really takes to turn a job into a meaningful career. We talk about learning as the true measure of progress, building endurance through discomfort, leading with curiosity and emotional intelligence, and staying authentically yourself in environments that may not always understand you.
3 Key Takeaways:
- Pair skill with mission and measure growth by learning.
- Lead with curiosity, emotional intelligence, and clear decisions.
- Build authentic leadership by working on yourself and creating belonging.
About Ben:
As Cornell University’s Chief Information Officer, Ben works across Cornell’s locations in Ithaca, New York State, and Cornell Tech in New York City to guide technology services, security, and strategy. Ben has held a variety of leadership roles in higher education including as the Chief Information Officer of NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU’s Chief Academic Technology Officer guiding Research, Teaching, and Learning technology across NYU globally. Ben holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Baylor University, a Master’s and Advanced Certificate degree from the Steinhardt School at NYU, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Pennsylvania.
Ben’s academic work focuses on intersections of systems: people, organizations, and technology. Ben explores how technology, innovation, leadership, and learning fuel change. Ben is a member of a number of non-profit boards and community organizations.
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