{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"IT Matters | Tech Solutions and Strategies for Every Industry","title":"Why Curiosity Still Matters in IT Leadership, with Neil Stein","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1894,"description":"This episode of the IT Matters Podcast features a conversation between host Keith Hawkey and guest Neil Stein, seasoned IT leader and Senior Vice President of Technology Services at OrthoCarolina. Neil shares insights on the evolution of technology, problem-solving skills, and the importance of curiosity in IT. Together, they explore how a solid foundation of knowledge, paired with the habit of asking the right questions, can shape the next generation of tech leaders.\nConversation Highlights:\n0:00 Introducing Neil Stein and his IT journey\n[5:39] From chemistry to a career in technology\n[12:43] GUIs and the art of troubleshooting\n[16:28] Advice for new IT professionals\n[20:44] Why the best leaders keep asking questions\n[29:04] Connect with Neil\n\nNotable Quotes:\n\"Talk to your peers. Question things. Be curious. Those are the fundamental pieces as you're a leader.\" - Neil Stein [18:20]\n\"From day one, as soon as you graduate high school, be the person asking the questions and never stop.\" - Neil Stein [21:28]\n\nConnect with Neil Stein on LinkedIn.\nRead the transcript: Episode 42\n\nThe IT Matters Podcast is about IT matters and matters pertaining to IT. It is produced by Opkalla, a technology advisory firm that helps their clients navigate the confusion in the technology marketplace and choose the solution that is right for their business.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/G2JM51sZMZ5NrfS-ULC0mybyJ9Zi7Nbmh96ijdEUqH8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hYWNi/YjhkZDk4NmZmMWU2/Y2NmN2QyNjhmNWRl/YjU5MC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}