Intentional leadership is a powerful way of driving success and inspiring business growth. But how do you lead your team with purpose? In today’s episode, Adam Sandman from Inflectra Corporation joins our host, A.J., to discuss this empowering leadership style. They talk about the importance of intentional culture-building, the power of coaching teams, and how value alignment helps drive business in the right direction.
About Adam Sandman:
Adam is the Founder and CEO of Inflectra – a company that develops software testing tools, application lifecycle management, and automation platforms. He is responsible for product strategy, technology innovation, and business development. Adam’s programming journey started when he was ten years old, writing computer games and applications for fun. He then went to Oxford University to study Physics, but after realizing that lab life was not for him, he moved to the US to pursue his other career dreams.
One of his first major jobs was for a consulting firm – Sapient, where he was in charge of development with the U.S. Marine Corps. After a while, Adam decided to jump into entrepreneurship, and that’s how Inflectra was born. Over the years, the company transitioned from a lifestyle business to a growth-focused enterprise and is now a market leader in software test management and enterprise portfolio management space.
What is intentional leadership?
Intentional leadership is not just another leadership style; it’s a profound mindset shift that involves leading your team forward with intention and purpose. It’s all about purposefully paving the path for the entire organization’s development and inspiring unparalleled growth for your business. Intentional leadership involves making conscious choices that align with your values and core mission, fostering a culture where each team member can thrive and contribute to the organization’s collective success.
As an intentional leader, you understand well the impact of your decisions and actions on the entire organization. That’s why you take a deliberate approach and conscious decision-making to create a positive company culture, forming the foundation for dynamic innovation and sustainable growth.