Aicila hosts and produces Business as UNusual to learn from CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Artists, and more what motivated them to forge the path they are on and how they are innovating in their area of expertise. In this episode of Business as UNusual, host Aicila sits down with Brad Englert, an IT veteran and thought leader who has steered the wheels of major organizations like Accenture and the University of Texas at Austin. They delve into Brad's unique approach to leadership, the essence of symbiotic business relationships, and the indispensable value of mentorship. Tune in to uncover strategies for fostering meaningful connections and building a proactive organizational culture.Topics Discussed in This Episode:Brad Englert's career journey and current projects [00:02:15]The concept of symbiotic business relationships [00:11:42]Critiquing traditional networking methods [00:18:07]Blending personal and professional relationships [00:25:33]Building a learning and practice culture [00:32:14]Mentorship: Experiences and impact [00:40:50]Transforming organizational culture at the University of Texas [00:48:29]Brad's inspiring trips to Australia [00:55:45]Balancing work and life in high-tech environments [01:02:12]Crisis preparedness and proactive communication strategies [01:09:56]Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Brad Englert's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradenglert/Brad Englert's Website: bradenglert.comVisit https://bradenglert.com/unusual/ for a free book sample and more information on his advisory services.Episode transcript:The full transcript of this conversation is available at bicurean.com/bautranscripts3Transcripts and notes generated with Descript and Castmagic and then edited by human eyes and hands.Lightly edited and produced by BiCurean Consulting, BiCurean.com. #mentorship #podcast #businessculture #leadership #businessasunusual Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.