About the Guest:

In this episode, we welcome Theresa Szczurek, a dynamic technology entrepreneur, global C-level executive, board director, speaker, and author of Pursuit of Passion and Passionate Purpose. With experience as a senior leader at Bell Labs, former CIO of Colorado, and a three-time tech entrepreneur, Teresa Theresa brings her passion for growth, innovation, and empowering people to the conversation.

Episode Summary:

Host Jeff Lackey speaks with Theresa Szczurek about her diverse career journey, from her engineering roots at Bell Labs to her influential role as CIO of Colorado. Theresa shares the inspiration behind her book, Pursuit of Passion and Passionate Purpose, and reveals the four phases of pursuing a purpose-driven life and career. Through her stories of resilience and insight into AI, cybersecurity, and leadership, she highlights the importance of balancing head and heart in both personal and professional pursuits.

Key Takeaways:

Unlocking Purpose in Business and Life: Theresa outlines the four phases of pursuing purpose: finding passion, aligning with purpose, taking purposeful action, and assessing progress.

People as Core Assets: Theresa’s leadership philosophy centers on empowering people, seeing them as the most valuable assets in any organization.

The Power of Passionate Pursuit: By lighting a fire in others, leaders can inspire extraordinary results, balancing financial success with fulfilling personal rewards.

Notable Quotes:

“Be grateful for all that you have accomplished, but also all that you have been given as your gifts.”

"Pursuing passionate purpose is about balancing head and heart to achieve real rewards."

“To get the most in work and life, we really need to light people’s fire and keep it burning.”

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