In this episode, Michael Turner shares his inspiring journey from a children's home to becoming a fractional CTO and Marine Corps veteran. He discusses how he met his wife during a mission trip in Honduras, and the unique life they lead, splitting their time between Tennessee and Honduras. The conversation delves into the importance of leadership and mentoring, with a specific focus on building systems like API for the brain to promote clarity, reduce stress, and enhance team communication. Turner introduces frameworks like the Five Voices and the Health Index to help employees grow both personally and professionally, emphasizing the power of genuine care in leadership. The episode also includes anecdotal experiences, including Turner's humorous kickball mishap, and offers actionable advice for tech leaders to foster human flourishing within their teams.

* Michael Turner on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-turner-11615515

* "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins - https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-David-Goggins-audiobook/dp/B07KKP62FW?tag=sommardahl-20

* Website: https://www.miketurner.us/

00:00 Introduction and Personal Background 01:18 Technical Setup and Initial Challenges 01:56 Meet Mike Turner: Leadership Journey 06:33 Impact of Marine Corps on Leadership 08:27 Books that Shape Leadership 10:51 Confession Time: Embarrassing Mistakes 12:16 The Kickball Incident 17:46 API for the Brain: Concept Introduction 20:27 Implementing the API Framework 22:04 Setting Professional Growth Plans 23:01 Using Trello Boards for Skill Improvement 25:38 The Five Voices Framework 26:42 Understanding Team Dynamics 31:26 Promoting Human Flourishing 36:20 Challenges in Implementing Frameworks 45:40 The Importance of Caring Leadership 47:52 Conclusion and Contact Information