Welcome to Connecting Dots! We all share the desire to contribute positively to our communities.While making a difference individually is meaningful, engaging in politics amplifies our impact. Today, we have the privilege of discussing the experiences and insights into political life with Yasir Naqvi - a Canadian politician, who has served as the member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre since the 2021 federal election, sitting as a Liberal. Viewing politics as a noble calling of public service rather than a mere career pursuit, Yasir reflects on the trajectory of his academic and professional journey that eventually led him into the realm of politics. In this candid conversation, he opens up about the highs and lows of his political endeavors, shedding light on the motivating factors that sustained him through challenges and debunking myths encountered along the way. Steering away from our usual discussions on business and technical subjects, this episode promises to be an engaging departure, and offers listeners an intriguing glimpse into the daily life of a politician. Whether you're a student of law or diplomacy, someone passionate about current affairs, or envision yourself spearheading an election campaign in the future, we invite you to tune in for an insightful and enjoyable conversation with Naqvi. Disclaimer: It's important to note that we maintain neutrality and are not affiliated with any particular political party. This conversation is intended purely for infotainment purposes. YouTube: https://youtu.be/P6AF1Zr5vVw

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Welcome to Connecting Dots! Leaders are generally expected to inspire and create a vision for their team or company, and unite people, processes and systems to enable that vision. On the contrary, engineers are typically more focused on creating products and services; taking ideas and making them into reality. However, there are a number of overlapping attributes and experiences that make engineers great business leaders. To bust this stereotype, we’ve invited Kevin Stoodley, who hails from an engineering background and gradually transitioned to become a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at IBM Z.

In this episode, Kevin delves deeper into the role of a CTO at a company, which is critical in today’s age with new, potentially disruptive technologies surfacing increasingly. He also reflects on the traits of the teams that tend to thrive and survive longer in an organization; importance of client communication; as well as general hierarchy of different job roles within engineering.Amidst listening to all the job hopping stories around you, tune in to this episode to hear a different perspective of rather transitioning from a junior to an executive at a company.

Hope Kevin’s plethora of professional advice and reflection on his remarkable career journey inspires you to make informative decisions about yours. YouTube: https://youtu.be/sXDGUAqUtFQ

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Welcome to Connecting Dots! Today, we are thrilled to welcome our guest, Vidya Krishnan, the Chief Learning Officer at Ericsson, who is steering the helm of the company's global learning and development team. Vidya's life story is nothing short of a mesmerizing odyssey - interwoven with the rich tapestry of diverse cultures, globe-trotting across coastlines, and her remarkable transition from the world of engineering networks to enhancing engineering employee experiences through the art of learning and development. Her life has been a continuous voyage of transitions, and the guiding star that has consistently illuminated her path is her desire for lifelong learning. In this episode, Vidya - a brilliant storyteller - paints a vivid picture of her life, transforming almost with every “G” of the telecom network. As she guides us through the chapters of her multifaceted career, she takes pride in declaring herself in the midst of her fourth professional evolution - a testament to her unwavering commitment, strong will, and yearning for continuous growth. And owing to her strong ambition, she hopes to have four more careers ahead of her! Vidya attributes her extraordinary success to her cherished support system, her loved ones, who have consistently provided the bedrock of her strength. She firmly subscribes to the belief that nurturing a learner and forging a leader is a collective effort. Furthermore, Vidya delivers a compelling message of resilience, encouraging our audience to never surrender and transform their mess into a message. For budding professionals fueled by a passion for learning and skill development and for executives dedicated to the cultivation of vibrant cultures, this episode is an absolute imperative. Vidya Krishan's narrative promises to leave you not only inspired and invigorated but also fully equipped to embark on your own exhilarating journey of lifelong growth.

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