A technologist who embraces business leadership, prioritizes humility over ego and learns to truly let go can drive lasting transformation.
Brad Sexton, Chief Information Officer of Terrible's, joins David Wright to talk about leadership, innovation and the realities of driving digital transformation in a diverse, fast-paced organization. Brad shares lessons learned from a career spanning government, hospitality and retail, offering practical insights on team empowerment and the importance of actionable data. The discussion covers how Terrible's deliberately different approach fuels growth, the challenges of integrating legacy systems and the value of learning from every member of the organization.
Key Takeaways:
(03:30) Listen to everyone and let good ideas lead.
(13:42) Empathy and humility strengthen leadership effectiveness.
(20:05) Leaders must learn to delegate and release control.
(27:16) Broadening perspectives helps drive better decision-making.
(29:59) Communication between technical and business teams is essential.
(33:16) Timeless leadership principles remain highly relevant.
(38:30) Leading innovation requires adaptability across business areas.
(45:17) Data must be actionable to be useful.
(53:04) Patience is a critical part of long-term success.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradsexton1/
Terrible's | Link
https://www.linkedin.com/company/terribles/
Terrible’s | Website
http://www.terribles.com
Colin Powell’s 13 Rules of Leadership
https://www.score.org/greaterphoenix/resource/blog-post/a-salute-colin-powells-13-rules-leadership
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