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THE LONG GAME

THE LONG GAME

By Milos Topic

Welcome to the long game, a place where time, effort and energy matter. The podcast has two series, executive confessions and CIO chronicles.

I interview exceptional leaders and share my own thoughts and experiences on leadership, management, business and most importantly, people.
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The long game – Episode 4 | Tej Patel on solving problems with empathy

THE LONG GAMEMar 24, 2021

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The long game - Episode 6 | Meredith Bronk shares why leadership is not about leaders

The long game - Episode 6 | Meredith Bronk shares why leadership is not about leaders

The long game - Episode 6 | Meredith Bronk shares why leadership is not about leaders, but rather about service and influence   

Podcast: "The long game" with Milos Topic - Episode 6 with Meredith Bronk, CEO and President of OST shares her thoughts, ideas and experiences on how we can accelerate the adoption of new technologies designed to serve people. Meredith speaks about the importance of providing certainty to people while still moving fast across today's competitive landscape. Flexibility, boundaries and culture are three areas of great importance for her as she moves the organization forward.    

https://www.ostusa.com/company/    

Meredith's questions for the audience:   

► What can we do to improve technology adoption across our organizations?     

► How do we set work boundaries and what would "perfect" work environment look like for you?

Feb 02, 202257:48
The long game - Episode 5 | Kathy Lang on focusing on the needs of others

The long game - Episode 5 | Kathy Lang on focusing on the needs of others

Podcast: "The long game" with Milos Topic - Episode 5 with Kathy Lang, Vice President of Member Relationships at the Tambellini Group shares her thoughts, ideas and experiences on solving problems by focusing on the needs of others first. Kathy's passion for leadership, innovation and reimagining path forward is evident across a variety of positions and industries throughout her career.

May 03, 202135:35
The long game – Episode 4 | Tej Patel on solving problems with empathy

The long game – Episode 4 | Tej Patel on solving problems with empathy

Podcast: “The long game” with Milos Topic – Episode 4 with Tej Patel, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Stevens Institute of Technology shares his thoughts, ideas and experiences on solving problems with empathy and understanding while innovating in service of humanity. His servant leadership approach is a great reminder and a model for us all that people should always come first.

Tej’s question for the audience:

► What challenges is your institution facing with “digital everything” and what are the executive expectations?

Mar 24, 202137:17
The long game - Episode 3 | Sharon Pitt on building inclusive and diverse environments

The long game - Episode 3 | Sharon Pitt on building inclusive and diverse environments

Podcast: "The long game" with Milos Topic - Episode 3 with Sharon Pitt, Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at University of Delaware shares her thoughts, ideas and experiences on building inclusive and diverse teams, nudging organizational culture in the desired direction and much more.   

Sharon's question for the audience:  ► How are you doing work-life balance while working from home?

Dec 02, 202059:52
The long game - Episode 2 | Paige Francis on creating relationships and providing opportunities to all

The long game - Episode 2 | Paige Francis on creating relationships and providing opportunities to all

Podcast: "The long game" with Milos Topic - Episode 2: Paige Francis, Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the University of Tulsa shares her thoughts, ideas and experiences on building relationships, providing opportunities to all, leadership, innovation, culture and much more.

Jun 24, 202051:16
The long game - Episode 1 | Trisha Clay on reducing friction and tearing down silos

The long game - Episode 1 | Trisha Clay on reducing friction and tearing down silos

Trisha Clay, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Hudson County Community College shares her thoughts, ideas and experiences on leadership, innovation, culture, reducing friction, tearing down silos and much more.

Jun 17, 202055:15
DON’T SETTLE FOR AVERAGE

DON’T SETTLE FOR AVERAGE

DON’T SETTLE FOR AVERAGE
Jul 05, 201801:38
QUITTING vs. WASTING TIME

QUITTING vs. WASTING TIME

QUITTING vs. WASTING TIME
May 10, 201801:59
HIRE THE PERSON, NOT THEIR EMPLOYER

HIRE THE PERSON, NOT THEIR EMPLOYER

HIRE THE PERSON, NOT THEIR EMPLOYER
May 08, 201801:21
OPINIONS OF OTHERS

OPINIONS OF OTHERS

OPINIONS OF OTHERS & WHY THEY DON’T MATTER
May 03, 201802:03
MONEY DOESN’T CHANGE PEOPLE

MONEY DOESN’T CHANGE PEOPLE

Money doesn’t change people, it amplifies who they have been all along.
May 01, 201801:36
YOU DECIDE WHEN TO QUIT

YOU DECIDE WHEN TO QUIT

You decide when to quit, not some random people who are thriving on negativity and are looking for ways to bring others down.
Apr 12, 201802:10
SHARE OPPORTUNITIES WITHOUT ANY EXPECTATIONS

SHARE OPPORTUNITIES WITHOUT ANY EXPECTATIONS

Share your speaking or consulting gigs with others if they are not the right fit or you are unavailable at that time. Most importantly, do it for free and expect nothing in return.
Feb 23, 201801:38
HAVING THE RIGHT PERSPECTIVE

HAVING THE RIGHT PERSPECTIVE

Focus on what truly matters to you; live your life; love your loved ones and allowed to be loved. You have today, tomorrow is not a guarantee for any of us.
Jan 14, 201801:60
ALWAYS PLAY THE LONG GAME

ALWAYS PLAY THE LONG GAME

Things that truly matter are marathons, not sprints. Your health, happiness, family, friends, career, business...all take time, attention, focus and intent to be successful and to reach full potential. Live your life to the fullest every single day. As far as we know, we get one shot at this wonderful thing called life, let\u2019s not waste it.
Nov 18, 201701:22
Finish what you start

Finish what you start

Finish it!
Jul 24, 201700:31