{"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":"IT Leadership in a Fast‑Changing World, with Derek Jones","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b5dd2e94\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2803,"description":"This episode of the IT Matters Podcast features a conversation between host Aaron Bock and guest Derek Jones, a longtime technology executive with experience leading IT teams for organizations of more than 350 people. Derek shares lessons from his career, shaped by his “offensive lineman mindset,” a philosophy rooted in team-first leadership. The discussion explores how IT leaders can stay relevant amid rapid technology change, especially the accelerating pressure around AI adoption.\nConversation Highlights:\n0:00 Introducing Derek Jones \n[3:10] From Operations to IT Leadership \n[11:03] Leading Enterprise Transformations \n[18:46] Developing Service-Oriented IT Teams \n[40:57] Decisions IT Leaders May Regret\nNotable Quotes:\n\"Especially in this remote world now, where we've got technology leaders everywhere, it's really hard. There's still a value of a handshake, there's still a value of walking that mile in another person's shoes.\" - Derek Jones [16:26]\n\"Invest in yourself, invest in your team, and be a team player, and you're gonna win half the battle there.\" - Derek Jones [45:38]\n\nConnect with Derek Jones on LinkedIn.\nRead the transcript: Episode 41\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}