The Public Sector Show by TechTables

Welcome to our TechTables' Team Spotlight Series, where we spotlight innovative teams and unpack the human stories behind their digital transformations. This limited 5-part series was live from Tallahassee at the Florida Digital Service earlier this year (2023). This is Part 2 of 5.

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Brad Oswald is the customer success manager at Florida Digital Service. In this episode, Brad unpacks why he pivoted careers to serve partners with a “get out of the office” approach centered on empathetic listening, disciplined systems, and relationship building over simplistic adoption metrics.

Connect with Brad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-oswald-9380b493/

In this episode, you’ll learn:

01:52 - From Chasing Commissions to Pursuing Purpose: Why Brad Shifted Careers
03:22 - The Startup Pitch that Convinced Brad to Join the Mission
04:52 - What to Look For When Hiring a Relationship-Focused Role
06:31 - Walking the Tightrope of Assertive Empathy with Partners
08:36 - Why Leading With Empathy is a Game-Changer
10:10 - Ditching Sales Quotas: How to Scorecard Lasting Partner Success
14:11 - What Jocko Willink Taught Brad About Unlocking Potential
16:14 - The Moment Our Perspective Fundamentally Shifted: Getting Out of the Office

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What is The Public Sector Show by TechTables?

The Podcast & Community for Public Sector CIOs & CISOs.

Welcome to the The Public Sector Show by TechTables, featuring human-centric stories from C-level technology leaders. Hosted by Joe Toste, you'll gain valuable insights on current issues and challenges faced by top leaders.

Through interviews, speaking engagements, and live podcast tour events, we unite public sector CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and technology leaders in fostering collaboration and meaningful connections in the ever-evolving technology landscape.