S7E2: Why Successful Strategic Leaders Need to Invest in Technology w/ Jeff Brodie
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In today’s fast-moving business landscape, technology isn’t just a tool – it’s a competitive advantage. Strategic leaders who embrace the right tools can streamline operations, make smarter decisions, and stay ahead of the curve.
In this episode, we’re joined by Jeff Brodie – founder of CodeFusion Communications Inc., Amazon best-selling co-author of The Tech Multiplier, and trusted technology advisor for over 30 years.
We discuss how leaders can turn technology from a risk into a growth engine, including the hidden costs of outdated or disconnected systems, how to strategically plan for and integrate new technology, why AI is reshaping the business landscape, overcoming fear of change and managing technology risk, how leadership and communication style influence implementation success, and more.
Whether you’re a business owner, executive, or team leader, this episode will help you see technology as a strategic asset – one that can give you a clear edge in today’s competitive market.
0:00 - Intro
03:35 - Why forward thinking leaders need to invest in technology
05:56 - Hidden costs of not integrating software and technology systems
08:40 - A planning and strategic approach to streamlining technology
13:04 - How Jeff helps consult businesses
16:26 - A conversation on AI
18:58 - Getting comfortable with change
21:57 - Managing risk
25:07 - Importance of your leadership and communication style (Fascinate System)
36:19 - How to ensure implementation goes smoothly
37:47 - The cost gap
39:23 - What’s next for Jeff
41:19 - Where to find Jeff
Visit Jeff’s website - https://codefusion.com/cybersecurity-for-small-businesses/
Connect with Jeff - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jeffsbrodie
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Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Why forward thinking leaders need to invest in technology (00:03:35)
3. Hidden costs of not integrating software and technology systems (00:05:56)
4. A planning and strategic approach to streamlining technology (00:08:40)
5. How Jeff helps consult businesses (00:13:04)
6. A conversation on AI (00:16:26)
7. Getting comfortable with change (00:18:58)
8. Managing risk (00:21:57)
9. Importance of your leadership and communication style (Fascinate System) (00:25:07)
10. How to ensure implementation goes smoothly (00:36:19)
11. The cost gap (00:37:47)
12. What’s next for Jeff (00:39:23)
13. Where to find Jeff (00:41:19)
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