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Steve contributes to and has been interviewed by a number of media organisations on topics such as leadership, change, technology innovation and company culture.
“... laced with real world experience in how to drive high-performing teams in all levels of business."
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The chief executive of Xero reveals the businesses, governments and customers have a role to play in driving innovation – and ultimately success.
Over the last 40 years, Steve Vamos has experienced multiple waves of business changes. Here are his key takeaways.
Change is a constant challenge in today’s workplaces. By prioritizing the human aspect and fostering open communication, leaders can empower their teams to embrace transformation and navigate uncertainty with confidence.
In this exclusive excerpt from his upcoming book, Through Shifts and Shocks, former Microsoft ANZ CEO, Steve Vamos, shares experiences - good and bad - from his time as the CEO of ninemsn.
In this engaging and down-to-earth conversation, Steve shared the highs, lows, and everything in between when it comes to leading teams through rapid change and technological upheaval. He’s been there, done that, and now he’s sharing the lessons he learned the hard way—so you don’t have to.
Most of us derive self-esteem from showing others how much we know. The problem, at a time when things are changing so fast, is that what we know becomes less important every day. It is far more important to ask the right questions and to keep learning.
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In the new book, the former CEO of Xero and global executive with Microsoft, Apple and IBM unpacks the incredible lessons he's learnt at the frontline of technology and change. After all, when it comes to leading through change, it's not enough to know why - you also need to know how to do it. This is that book.
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Former Xero chief executive Steve Vamos says one of his biggest lessons as a leader was the importance of being open-minded.
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The only part of our future we can know for certain is that things will change…
The only part of our future we can know for certain is that things will change…
Steve brings deep insights from his journey in managing both planned changes and unexpected disruptions.
Danette and Steve discuss the challenges of navigating change, the importance of prioritization and alignment in organizations, and the need for a positive mindset in the face of disruption.
Steve Vamos from Xero shares his insights on the rapid evolution of technology, particularly AI, in the financial sector and its challenges.
Drawing from his experiences at Apple, Microsoft, and 9MSN, Steve unpacks the critical importance of mindset, team alignment, and creating environments where people can truly excel.
podcast: from apple to xero: a journey of leadership and learning with steve vamos
Leadership today has less to do with hierarchy – it’s all about influence.
“The bigger lesson was the power of being calm and respectful towards those who try and fail.”
As the world changes at increasing speed, leaders must be "more prepared than ever" to let go of the knowledge that got them to where they are today, says a former global executive with Microsoft, Apple and IBM.
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The ‘rhythm of the business’ (ROB) is the regular cadence of meetings that keep an organisation or team clear, aligned and focused on performance. The discipline of holding the right meetings at the right time to review performance against strategic objectives is essential.
Demonstrating the characteristics of care and service are reflected by doing the following three things that can create a more positive work environment.
“The bigger lesson was the power of being calm and respectful towards those who try and fail.”
Demonstrating the characteristics of care and service are reflected by doing the following three things that can create a more positive work environment.
