Podcast appearances and mentions of william a adams

Aujourd'hui, j'ai le bonheur d'accueillir sur le podcast Marie-Ève Dubé afin de discuter pour une toute première fois d'un sujet qui peut paraître plus lourd; la souffrance. Toutefois, sachez que l'épisode est rempli de légèreté, d'outils et de références pertinentes pour vous accompagner lors d'épreuves ou du défi.  Marie-Ève est une passionnée de l'humain et du développement personnel, avec un bagage de plus de 20 ans en grandes entreprises du milieu financier, elle accompagne aujourd'hui les professionnels et les organisations à utiliser leur levier le plus puissant afin d'augmenter leur niveau d'efficacité et de performance: un leadership efficace et conscient.Dans cet épisode, nous abordons : Son parcours de gestionnaire en institution financière à coach L'élément déclencheur qui a tout changé pour elle L'importance de se sentir sur son X La grande beauté de sa définition de la spiritualité Remettre en perspective le « Pourquoi moi ? »Comment tirer des apprentissages dans la souffranceSon grand saut et les étapes par lesquelles elle est passée Les 4 volets de la souffranceDe quelle façon pouvons-nous accepter la souffranceLe cadeau de s'offrir un accompagnement lorsque la vie est plus difficile Qu'est-ce que le système d'exploitation interneOù trouver Marie-Ève LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marie-ève-dubé-2839a119Pour prendre rendez-vous : https://calendly.com/marieve-dubeLes références du podcast Deux petits pas sur le sable mouillé - Anne-Dauphine Julliand Cerveau et méditation : dialogue entre le bouddhisme et les neurosciences -Matthieu Ricard et Wolf SingerMaîtriser l'art du leadership – Robert J. Anderson et William A. Adams (jeux intérieurs et jeux extérieurs et le SEI)

Have you ever wondered what truly drives innovation in the tech world? Is it the rapid development of technology itself, or the people behind the scenes who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the table? That's what I'm talking about this week with William A. Adams, a tech advisor at Microsoft. Together we'll explore the often overlooked but essential aspects of diversity in tech. I think you'll find our conversation isn't just about ticking boxes or meeting quotas; it's about understanding how a varied range of backgrounds and viewpoints can lead to breakthrough innovations and a more inclusive tech environment. We also don't shy away from the tough topics and discuss the systemic barriers that still exist, the progress we've made, and the road ahead. Hopefully, our conversation will help you gain an understanding of why inclusivity is not just a moral obligation but a business imperative. Furthermore, you'll glean some tangible steps everyone can take to create a truly inclusive culture. Show Notes: In this episode, Christopher navigates a discussion on diversity in technology with seasoned technologist William A. Adams. They dig into the impact and importance of diversity as we transition into the AI age, highlighting the biases ingrained in AI systems and the steps needed to counteract them. William shares his extensive background in the tech space, from his early years self-teaching computer programming to his impactful career at Microsoft, including his work with the LEAP program to foster more inclusive hiring practices. Together, they explore the human condition's role in these challenges and the urgency of creating equitable systems and humane AI. They encourage proactive engagement, innovation, and the creation of new opportunities in tech to ensure a fair and inclusive future. This episode is a call to action for individuals to leverage their autonomy and influence the direction of AI and technology positively. 00:00 - Introduction 01:46 - William A. Adams: A Tech Journey from the Past to Present 04:58 - The Evolution of Technology and Its Accessibility 10:33 - Diversity in Tech: Beyond the Surface 19:44 - Navigating Cultural and Generational Shifts in the Workplace 29:19 - The Impact of AI on Identity and Work 31:16 - Addressing Bias in AI Systems 36:22 - Creating Opportunities in the Age of AI 46:43 - Leveraging AI for Humanity's Benefit 52:32 - The Future of AI: Opportunities and Responsibilities 58:46 - Concluding Thoughts on AI and Human Agency #diversity #ai #futureofwork #bias #ethics

This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ . My guest is William A. Adams, technologist, philanthropist, and recorded by the Computer History Museum as one of the first Black entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. He was the first technical advisor to Microsoft's CTO Kevin Scott and has founded and overseen global initiatives at Microsoft from XML technologies as early as 1998, to DE&I initiatives in 2015. The Leap program, with a focus on diverse hiring, was named Microsoft's D&I Program of the year in 2020. We talk about William's experience creating the Leap program, its impact, the relationship between AI and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs like Leap, and creating personalized chatbots. All this plus our usual look at today's AI headlines. Transcript and URLs referenced at HumanCusp Blog.          

Today, I'm chatting with William A. Adams, a technologist, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist. With over 35 years in the tech industry, William has done it all—from running his own company to being recorded in the Computer History Museum. He even served as the first Technical Advisor to Microsoft's current CTO, Kevin Scott. William breaks down AI in simple terms, calling it an “amazing instrument.” He shares how tools like ChatGPT can simplify tasks, such as writing memos or planning marketing strategies. He also introduces the concept of custom GPTs, specialized versions of ChatGPT for specific tasks, like his CNC router projects. William's journey at Microsoft included founding and overseeing global initiatives, from early XML technologies to the Leap program, which focused on diverse hiring and was named Microsoft's D&I Program of the Year in 2020. Now, he's focused on "Tequity," which aims to create intergenerational wealth for women and minority-owned businesses through equity-based shares in technology. Starting with tech from day one is key, says William. Even beginners can boost their productivity and creativity with ChatGPT. He offers tips on training ChatGPT to be even more helpful, making it user-friendly for everyone. We also explore the future of AI and how different systems can work together. William's insights show how AI can enhance our creativity and simplify complex tasks.   Main Topics Covered Introduction to William A. Adams and his tech journey Simplifying tasks with AI tools like ChatGPT The concept and benefits of custom GPTs Integrating tech from day one in business ventures Practical tips for beginners on using ChatGPT effectively Key Insights and Takeaways AI as a Tool: William emphasizes that AI, especially tools like ChatGPT, is an "amazing instrument" that can help simplify everyday tasks, from writing memos to planning marketing strategies. Custom GPTs: Learn how to create and use custom GPTs tailored to specific needs, enhancing productivity and making complex tasks manageable. Tech Integration: William advises incorporating technology from the start in any business venture, highlighting the importance of learning and leveraging AI tools early on.    ABOUT WILLIAM A. ADAMS William A Adams is a technologist, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist. With over 35 years in the tech Industry, William has run his own company, been recorded in the Computer History Museum, and served as the First Technical Advisor to Microsoft's current CTO Kevin Scott. William has founded and overseen global initiatives at Microsoft from XML technologies as early as 1998, to DE&I initiatives in 2015. The Leap program, with a focus on diverse hiring, was named Microsoft's D&I Program of the year in 2020. Today, William is focused on Tequity; the creation of intergenerational wealth, through equity based shares of technology, for women and minority owned businesses. He is turning his years of experience and wisdom into actionable tools for the creation of modern tech centered businesses. Connect with William: William Adams requests@william-a-adams.net   Website: http://william-a-adams.com/    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewilliamaadams   Twitter: @LeapToTech https://twitter.com/LeapToTech   Instagram: thewilliamaadams   Facebook:William A. Adams   Phone: +1 (425) 906-3555     ABOUT THE AUTHOR Cary is a seasoned marketing professional and partner in the Bangor, Maine-based advertising and marketing firm Sutherland Weston. He is a certified “They Ask You Answer” coach – a sales and marketing framework developed by Marcus Sheridan designed to help companies stand out as the voice of authority in their industry and drive measurable sales results. His specialties lie in developing practical and tactical strategies to help businesses overcome sales and marketing challenges. Cary is available for coaching, consulting, and strategy engagement with businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Connect with Cary: Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Agency Website: www.SutherlandWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/ MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called “Curious” by Podington Bear. You can contact the artist here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/  

Have you ever considered the human story behind the code that powers our daily digital experiences? I had the pleasure of sitting down with William A. Adams, whose journey from a 12-year-old self-taught programmer to a key player at Microsoft is as inspiring as it is instructive. As we traverse William's path, you'll be enthralled by tales of innovation, the birth of AI tools revolutionizing programming, and the foresight to see beyond the keyboard to a future where coding is an entirely new beast. His beginnings may resonate with many, but the trajectory of his career—marked by curiosity, resilience, and a drive to make technology more inclusive—is uniquely his own.Our conversation takes an intimate turn as William recounts his early entrepreneurial endeavors that hinted at the business mogul he was to become. The narrative flows into his strategic leap into Microsoft, navigating the choppy waters of legal battles and economic uncertainty. With two decades and a wealth of experience under his belt, William recalls the personal and professional milestones that have shaped not just his life but also the tech landscape. From fostering talent globally to the deeply personal pride in mentoring, William paints a vivid picture of a life intertwined with the pulse of technological progress.As we wrap up our dialogue, William shares the philosophical shift from coder to mentor and the vision to impact the world beyond Microsoft's walls. The insights gleaned are both practical and profound as we discuss the importance of personal branding and networking in a developer's career and the evolving hiring landscape in tech. William's story is a powerful reminder that continuous learning and a passion for innovation are key in a field that never stands still. Join us for a journey that's about much more than code—it's about the human touch that shapes our technological world.Support the show

Prepare to be inspired as we sit down with the inimitable William A. Adams, whose name is synonymous with innovation in diversity and inclusion within the tech industry. William's story is a powerful testament to the transformative power of technology and visionary leadership. This episode takes us on a journey through William's remarkable career, from implementing critical XML code across Microsoft's suite to his influential role at Microsoft. We delve into the LEAP apprenticeship program's success, which he co-founded, leading to vast opportunities for its participants in the tech world. William's narrative extends back to his days as a trailblazer in Silicon Valley, his entrepreneurial spirit giving rise to Adamation, and his foresight in developing technologies that caught the attention of companies. His innovation has been recognized with two patents, underscoring his technical prowess. Beyond his technical acumen, William is a staunch advocate for creating economic empowerment through technology. We'll explore his efforts to bring about meaningful change for Blacks, women, and marginalized communities by enabling them to gain an ownership stake in tech enterprises. In a heartfelt reflection, William also opens up about The EV3NT, his philanthropic initiative that harnesses the collective intellect through hackathons to solve pressing societal issues. As a dedicated husband and father, he also shares how his personal life and hobbies, such as woodworking and knitting, provide balance and joy. Throughout our discussion, William addresses the hard-hitting questions about corporate hiring practices, the intricacies of DEI programs, and the critical advice for people of color embarking on tech careers. He provides actionable insights for entrepreneurs of color and underscores why participation in tech isn't enough without ownership. Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show. Do your due diligence. Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd We couldn't do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx Thank you to our sponsor, CityVest: https://bit.ly/37AOgkp Click here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-online Click here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphd Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrisloo Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drchrisloomddphd Follow the podcast on Spotify: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo⁠ Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1 Subscribe to our Medium newsletter: https://medium.com/@drchrisloomdphd Subscribe to our email newsletter: ⁠https://financial-freedom-for-physicians.ck.page/b4622e816d⁠ Thank you to our advertisers on Spotify. Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2023

In episode 13 we are reviewing another resource that has significantly impacted us in our own leadership journey. Join us as we review Mastering Leadership: An Integrated Framework for Breakthrough Performance and Extraordinary Business Results by Robert J. Anderson and William A. Adams. Resources in this episode Mastering Leadership: An Integrated Framework for Breakthrough Performance and Extraordinary Business Results – Robert J. Anderson and William A. Adams The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization – Peter Senge (As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through the Amazon links above.) To stay informed and sign up for our newsletter click HERE Contact us HERE to: Send us your comments Tell us how your Leadership Challenge experience went Or to let us know about specific topics you would like us to discuss on future podcasts

William A. Adams is a software engineer, DEI innovator, and philanthropist whose contributions to the field have been documented by the Computer History Museum. He spent more than 20 years at Microsoft, where he rolled out critical XML code globally, co-founded the Leap program, and served as Kevin's first technical advisor. In this episode, Kevin and William discuss how William got interested in STEM at a young age, founding a software development company in the 80s, his career at Microsoft and pioneering D&I programing, and the importance of equity and diversity in tech.  William A. Adams  Kevin Scott   Behind the Tech with Kevin Scott   Discover and listen to other Microsoft podcasts.   

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Join Ellie of Ellie Talks Money as she sits down with software engineering trailblazer, award-winning DEI innovator, and philanthropist, William A. Adams. A former Tech Advisor at Microsoft with a passion to help increase the Black talent pool, William founded and oversaw global initiatives that revolutionized how underserved communities accessed jobs and launched careers at the company. In this episode he shares how to leverage technology in your business, why it's important to learn AI Tools and ChatGPT, and why Black employees should stop code switching. #getellievatedpodcastWatch and stream the Get Ellievated Podcast:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3PBap3U Stream: https://bit.ly/GetEllievatedPodcastLinks: Learn the exact blueprint to get business funding in the Fully Funded Masterclass:  https://bit.ly/fullyfunded1Social Media:Ellie Talk Money's Website: https://bit.ly/3gVM9My Ellievated Academy Website: https://bit.ly/3dP4vgZ Ellie Talk Money's Instagram: https://bit.ly/45u02p6 Ellie Talk Money's TikTok: https://bit.ly/3sk729u Ellie Talk Money's LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3OW7lAd Ellie Talk Money's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3s2Xsrx William A. Adam's Website: https://bit.ly/3PT2dxr William A. Adam's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3LDagvI William A. Adam's Facebook: https://bit.ly/3PV2GPR William A. Adam's LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3PVhldu William A. Adam on GitHub: https://bit.ly/48sySBg William A. Adam on X: https://bit.ly/48tf6pf Credits: Executive Producer: Eliza Diop Producer: Dalynn HareProducer: Vannesia DarbyProducer and Editor: Curt RodgersAssociate Producer: Kat AndersonDisclaimer: The information contained on this podcast and the resources available for download are for educational and informational purposes only. See full policy here: https://bit.ly/3KIl4se  © Ellie Talks Money

On this episode of Black Tech Unplugged, host Deena McKay interviews William A. Adams, an award-winning D&I innovator, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist. With over 35 years of experience in software engineering and as one of the first Black entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley, William shares his journey and accomplishments. He discusses his role as the first technical advisor to the CTO of Microsoft and his creation of the LEAP program, which has revolutionized access to jobs and careers for underserved communities. Tune in to hear William's inspiring story and his insights on techquity. Full show notes here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2023/08/15/ep-077-william-a-adams-unplugged/ _____________________________________ Vote for the SXSW Panel: https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/134445 _____________________________________ Connect with William A. Adams: • Email: requests@william-a-adams.net • Website | http://william-a-adams.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewilliamaadams • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WilliamAAdamsWAAV • Twitter | https://twitter.com/LeapToTech • Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thewilliamaadams/ • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@waavstudio9960 ______________________________________ Follow BTU on social: • YouTube | YouTube.com/@blacktechunplugged • Twitter | twitter.com/blktechunplged • Instagram | instagram.com/blacktechunplugged • Facebook |facebook.com/blacktechunplugged • Linkedin | www.linkedin.com/blacktechunplugged • Email | blacktechunplugged@gmail.com

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with William A. Adams, award-winning D&I innovator, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist. As co-founder of the LEAP apprenticeship program and the Technical Advisor to Microsoft's CTO, William has helped launch the training of more than 26 engineering cohorts around the world. He has also collaborated with the leadership of the U.S. Virgin Islands to establish and train a technical talent pool and build critical technology infrastructure.William is also the philanthropic founder of The EV3NT, a collaborative, community-based hackathon designed to use technology to address critical real-world needs.Join us as we discuss William's journey as an intrapreneur, his experiences in Silicon Valley, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.Learn more: https://www.william-a-adams.com/about

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with William A. Adams, award-winning D&I innovator, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist. As co-founder of the LEAP apprenticeship program and the Technical Advisor to Microsoft's CTO, William has helped launch the training of more than 26 engineering cohorts around the world. He has also collaborated with the leadership of the U.S. Virgin Islands to establish and train a technical talent pool and build critical technology infrastructure.William is also the philanthropic founder of The EV3NT, a collaborative, community-based hackathon designed to use technology to address critical real-world needs.Join us as we discuss William's journey as an intrapreneur, his experiences in Silicon Valley, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.Learn more: https://www.william-a-adams.com/about

Overview: This week, we're Running It Back with a snippet of last weeks episode. Check it out if you haven't already. Recommended Resources: Newsletter: blackwealthmedia.substack.com Facebook page: Black Wealth Media Podcast Twitter: @blkwlthmdiapod Twitter: @leaptotech Instagram: @thewilliamaadams GitHub: @wiladams Facebook: William A. Adams LinkedIn: William A. Adams Website: www.William-a-Adams.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackwealthmedia/support

Overview: What's up everyone! This weeks episode features the one and only William A. Adams. He is the founder of WAAV Studio LLC, a tech company that provides seed financing for new and emerging tech companies headed by minorities, people of color, and women. As a former Microsoft employee, William decided it was time to venture out on his own and create his own way within the realm of entrepreneurship. Check out the episode to learn more. Recommended Resources: Newsletter: blackwealthmedia.substack.com Facebook page: Black Wealth Media Podcast Twitter: @blkwlthmdiapod Twitter: @leaptotech Instagram: @thewilliamaadams GitHub: @wiladams Facebook: William A. Adams LinkedIn: William A. Adams Website: www.William-a-Adams.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackwealthmedia/support

On today's episode of the podcast, I speak with William A Adams. William is a tech veteran working for the likes of Microsoft for 24 years. He was working with his brother during the '80s/90s in Silicon Valley and was working with people like Steve Jobs and building chat services that were bought by the CIA. He comes onto the podcast to discuss AI and its influence on culture, we talk about how he managed to be the only black person in Microsoft, we talk about how race and class intersect and in addition, how he is empowering the black community in investing and getting into the tech industry. I know you'll like this episode, if you want to know more about William then you can check out his website to find out more details. https://www.william-a-adams.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewilliamaadams/

Join us as we sit down with Intrapreneur, Tech Advisor, and Philanthropist William A. Adams as he shares his predictions and insights on the future of technology and its impact on society. In this episode we discuss the impact of ChatGpt, the rise of international empires like India and China, where he sees technology going over the next 2 decades, and how you can join him on the journey to create Tequity in the world of technology for Black communities to gain equity share through technology. To learn more visit www.william-a-adams.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackequity/message

William A. Adams is a software engineer who worked for Microsoft for 24 years and is passionate about furthering women and minorities to have an equitable share in tech. He co-founded the LEAP apprenticeship program at Microsoft which helps the hiring of women and minorities into technical roles. In this episode, William also talks about biases in artificial intelligence.   William's Website: https://www.william-a-adams.com   Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast  Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com    Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com    Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns  Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett

About: William A. Adams is a software engineering trailblazer, award-winning DEI innovator, and philanthropist. After rolling out critical XML code globally in many of Microsoft's core products, he was named the first Technical Advisor to the CTO, Kevin Scott.While leading and mentoring young developers, often as the only Black man in the room, William found that DEI hiring was always someone else's problem – until he decided to make it his.Acting as an intrapreneur, William has founded and overseen global initiatives that revolutionize how underserved communities access jobs and launch careers at the company. He spent three years building the Engineering Excellence program in Hyderabad, India, designed to empower local engineers to succeed on a world stage.   Connect with William A. Adams!   Website: https://www.william-a-adams.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FWilliamAAdamsWAAVLinkein: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewilliamaadams  Podcast: https://podcastguests.com/expert/williamaadams/  Twitter: @LeapToTech 

William is an award-winning D&I innovator, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist. After rolling out critical XML code globally in many of Microsoft's core products, he was named the first Technical Advisor to the CTO, Kevin Scott.As co-founder of the LEAP apprenticeship program – named Microsoft's D&I Program of the Year in 2020 – he helped launch the training of more than 26 engineering cohorts around the world. Today, 98% of LEAP participants have jobs in Microsoft or other high-tech companies. His most recent collaboration is with the leadership of the U.S. Virgin Islands to establish and train a technical talent pool and build critical technology infrastructure.Episode Links:Web: https://www.william-a-adams.comEvent: https://www.theev3nt.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamAAdamsWAAV/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewilliamaadams/GitHub: https://github.com/WiladamsTwitter: https://twitter.com/LeapToTechMicrosoft: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewilliamaadams/Joey Pinz Conversations Podcast Information: • Website: https://www.joeypinz.com • Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/joeypinz • Music by Tom Izzo: @wahlsinger  https://tomizzomusic.com  Support our podcast:  • Subscribe: https://joeypinzconversations.com/subscribe/ • How much is this podcast worth to you? Consider $5, $10 or $20/mo with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joeypinz  • How about a one-time payment?  • What is the episode worth to you? $25/$50/$100/$500 /$1,000/$5,000 with PayPal (one-time): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JoePannone Please subscribe/follow to Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations Podcast: • Spotify, Apple, Google, or others.  Please consider rating with 5 stars if you like it. • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joey-pinz-discipline-conversations/id1583997438 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69SFwY3XSwcw9qNvElAn10 • Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODI4OTA2LnJzcw • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeyPinzDisciplineConversations?sub_confirmation=1Please follow on social media: @TheJoeyPinz • Instagram: @TheJoeyPinz https://www.instagram.com/TheJoeyPinz  • Twitter: @TheJoeyPinz  https://twitter.com/TheJoeyPinz • Facebook: @TheJoeyPinz https://www.facebook.com/TheJoeyPinz • TikTok:  @TheJoeyPinz  https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoeypinz • Minds:  @TheJoeyPinz  https://www.minds.com/thejoeypinz • YouTube:  @TheJoeyPinz  https://www.youtube.com/@thejoeypinzFinally,  join our newsletter: https://joeypinzconversations.com/#newsletterSupport the show

Life comes at you fast and often times, we can feel like we're just keeping up. Today Rick and Lauren invite you to reframe what it means to simply "react" to everything and consider what it might look like to be creative instead. Rick references a story from the book Walk the Walk by Alana Deutschman.Rick references R.D. McClenagan's sermon about Peter: Facing Your Past Rick references Scaling Leadership by Robert J. Anderson and William A. Adams. Rick references our episode Try Softer.Email Rick at rickdunn61@gmail.com or find him on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Email Lauren at laurengmorgan@gmail.com or find her on Instagram.

In our last episode, we discussed the value of diverse perspectives. We wrap up our William A. Adams interview with ideas for solving diversity issues. We have seen where he has made great strides in raising awareness. However, we do not wrap up our conversation without offering solutions to this problem. It makes no sense to complain about a problem without suggesting solutions. A Blueprint For Solving Diversity Issues I enjoy the idea of "tech bros" that William brings up. This is a concept we see in all sorts of groups and cliques. Gatekeepers in the group need to be won over before we can become a part of it. We can focus on winning them over in those situations or create a different group. That new group allows us to build momentum and credibility to win over gatekeepers better than one person alone. Nevertheless, William broke those barriers on his own and now uses those experiences to guide the next generation to be seen for what they bring to the table instead of what has been defined as valuable to employers. He gets it all to a simple point. Diversity loses its value if we try to whitewash the diversity out and force hires to conform to our experience. A Little Background William A. Adam is an award-winning D&I innovator, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist. After rolling out critical XML code globally in many of Microsoft's core products, he was named the first Technical Advisor to the CTO, Kevin Scott. Plenty Of Accolades As co-founder of the LEAP apprenticeship program – named Microsoft's D&I Program of the Year in 2020 – William helped launch the training of more than 26 engineering cohorts worldwide. Today, 98% of LEAP participants work at Microsoft or other high-tech companies. His most recent collaboration is with the leadership of the U.S. Virgin Islands to establish and train a technical talent pool and build critical technology infrastructure. Early in his 30-year career in software engineering, he was one of the first Black entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and was recently profiled by the Computer History Museum. Through his company, Adamation, William developed mission-critical custom enterprise apps for Steve Jobs' NeXT computers and pioneered a network instant messaging service purchased by the CIA. He's been awarded two patents. Where Is He Now? Today, in addition to his role at Microsoft, William is the philanthropic founder of The EV3NT, a collaborative, community-based hackathon designed to use technology to address critical real-world needs. William is busy as a husband and father of three when he's not tinkering with bits and bytes. He builds kitchen cabinets, knits, and tries to recapture the exhilaration of riding a motorcycle in India. His Web Site: https://www.william-a-adams.com  

We continue our conversation with "The" William A. Adams with a foray into diversity. Differing perspectives that are correctly managed and embraced are a part of high-functioning teams. Diversity is a popular term to use to get good press. However, that is not useful in itself. We must look for diverse experiences and backgrounds and then utilize them to improve the team. This benefit only occurs when we work with the differences rather than force them to conform. Differing Perspectives For A Complete Picture There are countless stories of companies that built a product they thought would take the world by storm only to release it to the sound of crickets. These often come from a team that was in a form of a bubble that kept them from considering the real world outside. When we hire a diverse group and incorporate those differing perspectives, we open ourselves to a larger world of opportunities. We discuss examples in this episode, including the idea of men coming up with a menstrual tracking application. A Little Background William A. Adam is an award-winning D&I innovator, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist. After rolling out critical XML code globally in many of Microsoft's core products, he was named the first Technical Advisor to the CTO, Kevin Scott. Plenty Of Accolades As co-founder of the LEAP apprenticeship program – named Microsoft's D&I Program of the Year in 2020 – William helped launch the training of more than 26 engineering cohorts worldwide. Today, 98% of LEAP participants work at Microsoft or other high-tech companies. His most recent collaboration is with the leadership of the U.S. Virgin Islands to establish and train a technical talent pool and build critical technology infrastructure. Early in his 30-year career in software engineering, he was one of the first Black entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and was recently profiled by the Computer History Museum. Through his company, Adamation, William developed mission-critical custom enterprise apps for Steve Jobs' NeXT computers and pioneered a network instant messaging service purchased by the CIA. He's been awarded two patents. Where Is He Now? Today, in addition to his role at Microsoft, William is the philanthropic founder of The EV3NT, a collaborative, community-based hackathon designed to use technology to address critical real-world needs. William is busy as a husband and father of three when he's not tinkering with bits and bytes. He builds kitchen cabinets, knits, and tries to recapture the exhilaration of riding a motorcycle in India. His Web Site: https://www.william-a-adams.com  

We start a new discussion in this episode. Our conversation with "The" William A. Adams begins with a background that shows he was made for a career in software. He makes the most of the hand he was dealt and has an incredible resume with experiences to match. By the way, William also happens to be a black man in a predominately white world of IT. However, more on that in later episodes. A Career In Software Was An Obvious Choice As we look at the stories and activities of his childhood, this man was born to be in IT. These are stories that might feel familiar even and relatable. Thus, his story is motivational and shows that effort and hard work can pay off. Fortunately, he now uses that success to find others that can follow in his footsteps or even go beyond his lofty heights. A Little Background William A. Adam is an award-winning D&I innovator, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist. After rolling out critical XML code globally in many of Microsoft's core products, he was named the first Technical Advisor to the CTO, Kevin Scott. Plenty Of Accolades As co-founder of the LEAP apprenticeship program – named Microsoft's D&I Program of the Year in 2020 – William helped launch the training of more than 26 engineering cohorts worldwide. Today, 98% of LEAP participants work at Microsoft or other high-tech companies. His most recent collaboration is with the leadership of the U.S. Virgin Islands to establish and train a technical talent pool and build critical technology infrastructure. Early in his 30-year career in software engineering, he was one of the first Black entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and was recently profiled by the Computer History Museum. Through his company, Adamation, William developed mission-critical custom enterprise apps for Steve Jobs' NeXT computers and pioneered a network instant messaging service purchased by the CIA. He's been awarded two patents. Where Is He Now? Today, in addition to his role at Microsoft, William is the philanthropic founder of The EV3NT, a collaborative, community-based hackathon designed to use technology to address critical real-world needs. William is busy as a husband and father of three when he's not tinkering with bits and bytes. He builds kitchen cabinets, knits, and tries to recapture the exhilaration of riding a motorcycle in India. His Web Site: https://www.william-a-adams.com  

How can you build generational wealth using the tech industry?William A. Adams is a tech titan, a philanthropist and D&I specialist who launched Microsoft's Apprenticeship program. The Apprenticeship has been recognized as equal to or even better than a college degree. He has been coding since before the Apple 2 and was the Chief Advisor to the Microsoft CTO. He is on a mission to use his expertise and experience to teach you how to own the table and build generational wealth using the tech industry - what he terms 'tequity'. Listen to this episode as he discusses:- how to participate in Microsoft's apprenticeship program- how the apprenticeship program is transforming lives- how to invest in tech for long-term wealth- why licensing is better than selling- how kids can start early in tech- his philanthropy through funding tech initiatives- how companies who implement D&I are more profitable- how business and society can collaborate and move worlds...and so much more!Connect with William:Website: https://www.william-a-adams.com/Remember to subscribe, give a rating and a review.Feel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eloquentspeakersclubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: roberta4sk@gmail.comYouTube: https://youtu.be/c502PynIqe4

How can we use technology to build generational wealth?William A Adams is the Founder of WAAV Studios LLC. As the Technical Advisor to the CTO at Microsoft, he considered himself to have had a strange job. Instead of working full-time on technical initiatives, he worked mostly on people's problems. A number of years ago, he went through a personal transformation that gave him new clarity and intention. As a Black leader, he is on a mission not just to find technical talent of color but to grow them. Pursuing that purpose inside and outside of the company has led me to co-found Microsoft's LEAP apprentice program designed to help Blacks, women, and other underrepresented communities get technical jobs. (They have graduated 26 cohorts around the world now, and 98% of graduates get jobs in high tech.). He also decided that Microsoft needed to grow talent in primarily Blacks areas like Kenya, Nigeria, and the U.S. Virgin Islands and make it happen.As a philanthropist, Williams has personally donated $200,000 to the U.S. Virgin Islands to kickstart technology initiatives. He found and funded The EV3NT, which is a collaborative, community-based hackathon that will use technology to solve critical real-world problems. His believes in not striving for a seat at the table, but to own the table in order to own the wealth. He coined the term #tequity, meaning building prosperity for Blacks through an equity stake in technology. He believes an ownership stake in technology is the fastest, surest way to create generational wealth for any underserved group. William's company WAAV Studio LLC is a tech company, founded by the brilliant patent inventor in order to bring technology of the future to the present. WAAV Studio will find tech talent and provide them with seed financing in order to develop new companies and technologies. Its ultimate plan is to create and grow companies owned by minorities, people of color, and women.Enter #tequity - the goal of empowering Blacks and underrepresented groups to build wealth and agency by owning a stake in technology development. Williams believes that this is part of democratizing generational wealth for communities who have been systematically excluded from means of sustained financial empowerment. On this episode, William explains how ownership is a necessary step towards creating generational wealth for Black Americans. Listen to this episode as he discusses:- how to participate in Microsoft's apprenticeship program- how the apprenticeship program is transforming lives- how to invest in tech for long-term wealth- why licensing is better than selling- how kids can start early in tech- his philanthropy through funding tech initiatives- how companies who implement DE&I are more profitable- how business and society can collaborate and make an impact- how to pass on more than money to future generations...and so much more!Connect with William:Website: https://www.william-a-adams.comAdditional Resources:"How To Become A Software Engineer" with Bobby DorlusKindly subscribe to our podcast for notifications on future episodes.Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-generational-wealth-using-tech-w-william-a-adams/id1614151066?i=1000621957472Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5M7pdcQCUKn9fcLQ5XZ6UUYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c502PynIqe4

William A. Adams, Former Technical Advisor to the CTO at Microsoft William reflects on working with Steve Jobs and how he became Microsoft's first technical advisor to the CTO. We tackle whether the compensation packages of $400,000 or more, which are now common in the tech industry, are sustainable and why some of the largest tech companies are doomed to be forgotten. Finally, William reveals the one trait required to succeed in the tech industry. (Hint: It's not a language or technology.) https://blindap.onelink.me/ttCg/yn59y792

Mindfulness In A World Of Tech; William A. Adams

William A. Adams is a rare combination of engineering sage and empathetic change leader. He's a pioneer in promoting diversity who believes technology exists to empower people. He's on a mission to help Blacks, women, and other underserved communities get an ownership stake in technology companies. Equally at home speaking geek to coders or sharing inspirational stories of leadership and personal transformation, William is an engaging, energetic speaker and an even better listener. Humorous and on-point, his authentic, clear-eyed talks leave audiences inspired to take concrete actions to help their companies and communities prosper. William A. Adams requests@william-a-adams.net     Website: http://william-a-adams.com/      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewilliamaadams     Twitter: @LeapToTech https://twitter.com/LeapToTech         Want to get the show on your podcast app or get the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/   Support the show on Patreon:  https://patreon.com/mspradio/   Want our stuff?  Cool Merch?  Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com   Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspradionews/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/    

Brief Summary:Our podcast guest for this episode is William A. Adams, Technical Advisor to CTO at Microsoft. William shared a story of the impact of being the only black person at Microsoft for at least 15 years, and the moment he realized there was something specific he was called to do and how that vision took conviction and perseverance to see it through.Key insights from this episode: (04:07) William tells us who he is and what he cares about(06:13) William explains how he began to tackle the diversity pipeline and hiring issue at Microsoft(08:03) What is the Microsoft LEAD program, and how was it imagined and developed?(12:14) William explains a few of the challenges he faced while implementing an increase in diversity to Microsoft's workforce, and what he learned from these obstacles.(15:16) How he made sure  his diversity program get financial longevity.(17:55) William shares one of the primary factors at play that helped him influence others in his role as a change-agent at Microsoft.(18:56) William shares his process wrestling through the question, "why do I have to be the one to lead and pay the price for this big change project?", and how that drove his personal motivation to persevere, despite arrows in his back.(22:09) William shares more of his back story and why his 'fuel' is meaningful to him.(26:00) William crystalizes the impact he wants to make through his work.(28:24) William explains a term he coined, 'tequity.'(35:36) William shares his mindset in going into a big change and how it may reflect on him afterwards.(37:57) William shares the most rewarding part of the programs he's built and their impact in the world.(39:17) William shares where you can learn more about his work.(40:03) William shares how he likes to unwind after work.Links mentioned on this episode: Website - William-A-Adams.comDOWNLOAD THESE FREE RESOURCES ⬇️ * Discover your unique Leadership Style with our free quiz* Checklist for Holding Engaging Team Meeting* Build Your Influence ChecklistWatch live video interview.Read the full transcript of this episode.

William A. Adams is an award-winning D&I innovator, an engineering trailblazer, and a philanthropist. One of his early accomplishments in his 35 year career was that he helped roll out code globally to many of Microsoft's core products and after that, he served as the first Technical Advisor to the CTO of Microsoft. He co-founded the Microsoft Leap program which was named Microsoft's D&I Program of the Year in 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blacksocialcap/support

In this episode, we talk all things tech, humans, machines, Mars, his India connection, and more with William A. Adams, Technical Advisor to CTO at Microsoft, Speaker, and Philanthropist. Watch here: https://youtu.be/XS_d6oJiPNo Listen on top podcast platforms here: https://pod.link/thekajstudio For instant updates on Lives and episodes follow/subscribe me here on this platform, on YouTube at https://bit.ly/3jm0q2N, or on my LinkedIn Page The KAJ Masterclass LIVE, and do tell a few friends if you can. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kaj-studio/message

William A. Adams is a software engineering and startup trailblazer, philanthropist, and co-founder of Microsoft's LEAP program. It was a diversity and inclusion apprenticeship that has trained more than 30 cohorts of developers and program managers around the world. Link to the program here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/leap/He's passionate about helping every single Black person interested in the tech industry by means of what he calls tequity: Meaning his mission is to empower Blacks to build wealth and agency through equity ownership of tech companies. Support the show

William A. Adams is an award-winning D&I innovator, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist. After rolling out critical XML code globally in many of Microsoft's core products, he was named the first Technical Advisor to the CTO of Azure, Kevin Scott. William has founded and overseen global initiatives that revolutionize how underserved communities access jobs and build careers at the company. As co-founder of the LEAP apprenticeship program – named Microsoft's D&I Program of the Year in 2020 – he helped launch the training of more than 26 cohorts around the world. Today, 98% of LEAP participants have jobs in Microsoft or other high-tech companies. His most recent collaboration is with the U.S. Virgin Islands to establish and train a technical talent pool and build critical technical infrastructure. Early in his 30-year career in software engineering, William was one of the first Black entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. Through his company, Adamation, he developed mission-critical custom enterprise apps for Steve Jobs' NeXT computers and pioneered a network instant messaging service purchased by the CIA. He holds two patents. Today, in addition to his role at Microsoft, William is the philanthropic founder of The EV3NT, a collaborative, community-based hackathon designed to solve real-world problems. When he's not tinkering with bits and bytes, the husband and father of three builds kitchen cabinets, knits, and tries to recapture the exhilaration of riding a motorcycle in India. More Info: William A. AdamsSponsors: Master Your Podcast Course: MasterYourSwagFree Coaching Session: Masterleadership.orgSupport Our Show: Click HereSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you an Intrapreneur? Maybe you enjoy walking that fine line where you're on the edge, but people have confidence in you to keep handing you responsibility. Do you ever wonder how you can use that drive to empower and create change around you? You're in luck!As the Technical Advisor to the CTO at Microsoft, William A. Adams has an exciting job. Instead of working full-time on technical initiatives, he works primarily on people's problems. Several years ago, he underwent a personal transformation that gave him new clarity and intention.As a Black leader, William is on a mission not just to find the technical talent of color but to grow them. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the complete episode:You will learn more about William's early inventions and achievements and how he is now using that same drive to help with diversity and inclusion. William shares why he enjoys and excels in intrapreneurship. Find out the message and mission behind Techquity.Full Show Notes Here!Connect with William A. AdamsWebsiteLinkedInEnjoying The MindShift Podcast?Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. While there, please leave a 5-star rating and review. Also, if you haven't done so already, join the free MindShift Community to connect with other like-minded people. Don't forget to tag me @mrdarrellevans on Instagram.Thanks for listening,Darrell

We explore the career journey of Technologist & Technical Advisor William A. Adams. We cover how he identifies his next career challenges, the technical advisor role and how you can build your skills to grow into the role. Plus we get into the “people challenges” of the job, how the “human work” is the secret to unlocking creativity, and why building the social fabric of work matters.ABOUT WILLIAM A. ADAMSWilliam A. Adams (@LeapToTech) is an award-winning D&I innovator, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist. He was named the first Technical Advisor to Microsoft's CTO, Kevin Scott.As co-founder of the LEAP apprenticeship program – Microsoft's D&I Program of the Year in 2020 – he helped launch the training of more than 26 cohorts around the world. His most recent collaboration with the U.S. Virgin Islands aims to train technical talent and build critical technical infrastructure.Early in his 30-year career, William was one of the first Black entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. He developed mission-critical custom enterprise apps for NeXT computers and pioneered an instant messaging service purchased by the CIA.Today, in addition to his role as Technical Advisor at Microsoft, William is the philanthropic founder of The Event, a collaborative, community-based hackathon. When he's not tinkering with code, the husband and father of three builds cabinets, knits, and rides a motorcycle."The predictive part of it, it's just pattern matching. You have to see it and go, 'What is that going to lead to? Let's play this out. Let's say AMD IS right. And this thing does come to pass. What will that mean?Let's say cloud computing IS going to be the thing... What is THAT going to mean for the (micro)chips? It's gotta be optimized 'power for efficiency.'So whoever can do that best is going to be the winner in that game.”- William A. Adams Check out our friends at Shortcut!Shortcut is an issue tracker that offers all the functionality, without most of the complexity making it easier for you to plan, collaborate, build, and measure success.Right now, listeners of our show can get 2-months free on any paid plan.Learn more & sign up at shortcut.com/elcThis episode is brought to you by PlusPlusPlusPlus is an all-in-one technical onboarding and internal knowledge platform that fast-tracks productivity.Learn more & sign up at plusplus.co/elcSHOW NOTES:William's career journey from developer to Technical Advisor to the CTO @ Microsoft (1:55)Identifying your next career challenge & why William conducts a career assessment every 2 years (4:36)What is a Technical Advisor & how do you grow into the role? (9:21)How to gain buy-in and build influencing skills (13:02)Becoming a better synthesizer (15:21)Making long term predictions about technology (21:53)People challenges & solving the human equation (24:02)How to create shared understanding by listing assumptions (28:23)Why the "human work" is the secret to unlocking creativity in remote facilitation (30:42)Building the Microsoft LEAP Apprenticeship Program (33:01)Why creating the social fabric of work matters (42:16)Rapid Fire Questions (44:22)Takeaways (52:15)

On this week's Leadership Launchpad Project podcast, tech leader and co-founder of Microsoft's LEAP apprenticeship program, William A. Adams joins the show. We talk about becoming purpose-driven leaders, how the LEAP program has made an impact in finding great, diverse talent and the need for Leadership 2.0 to be successful in the future of work. We at Elite High Performance specialize in building high-impact leaders who turn their teams into happy high performers that achieve their goals. Visit elitehighperformance.com for the best, research-backed, high-performance leadership strategies that will build you into a high-impact leader who turns their teams into happy high performers that achieve their goals. Rather than traditional leadership coaching, Elite High Performance blends neuroscience, mindset coaching, high-performance leadership strategies with cutting-edge technology & data to provide a clear path to building a high-performing team - or to turn around an under-performing team. It's the same way professional sports teams combine high-performance coaching, technology and analytics to build a winning sports team. Connect with William A. Adams on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewilliamaadams/ Connect with Rob Kalwarowsky on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kalwarowsky/ Connect with Susan Hobson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/ Check out - elitehighperformance.com

In today's unpredictable, uncertain, dynamic, and disruptive business environment, is your leadership capable of scaling as your company grows? In this episode, Maanda Tshifularo and Rhulani Baloyi explore how to generate conscious leadership at scale by starting with self - "I am the project” - developing leadership teams and building leadership systems. The conversation is anchored on the book “Scaling Leadership: Building Organisational Capability and Capacity to Create Outcomes that Matter Most” by Robert J. Anderson and William A. Adams. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

In today's unpredictable, uncertain, dynamic, and disruptive business environment, is your leadership capable of scaling as your company grows? In this episode, Maanda Tshifularo and Rhulani Baloyi explore how to generate conscious leadership at scale by starting with self - "I am the project” - developing leadership teams and building leadership systems. The conversation is anchored on the book “Scaling Leadership: Building Organisational Capability and Capacity to Create Outcomes that Matter Most” by Robert J. Anderson and William A. Adams. SuperLead

William A. Adams is a software engineering trailblazer, award-winning DEI innovator, and philanthropist. William has over 35 years of tech experience and has spent most of his career at Microsoft. Since starting in 1995, he's been a big believer in being an intrapreneur and exploring passion projects within a company. One example of his intrapreneurship in action was in 2015 when he co-founded the LEAP apprenticeship program at Microsoft. LEAP matches tech talent in coding academies and other non-collegiate programs with training opportunities at Microsoft. LEAP was named Microsoft's D&I Program of the Year in 2020 and 98% of the program participants have jobs in Microsoft or other high-tech companies.Outside of Microsoft, William is dedicated to lifting up minority communities through technology. He coined the term ‘techquity' and educates folks who are typically disadvantaged when it comes to building generational wealth on investing in tech. He's the founder of The EV3NT, a collaborative, community-based hackathon designed to solve real-world civic, social, and environmental problems. William is also the driving force behind Microsoft's new push into the U.S. Virgin Island and founder of Cruzan Global, a non-profit that provides seed funding and resources to tech startups that are founded in and benefit the Caribbean region.  Listen to today's episode to hear more about William's incredible career and how he's making major changes in the tech industry. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Simplecast, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:William's dynamic ways of viewing the world and opportunitiesHow he awakened his empathy during a 3-year work program in Hyderabad, IndiaIncorporating different perspectives and cultures at Microsoft through the LEAP programHow he built credibility at Microsoft in order to launch his own initiativesHis leadership philosophy on elevating and developing the people he managesHow he sees technology and the workforce changing in the next 20 to 30 yearsThe importance of community growth and amplifying resources for everyoneAbout our guest: William's WebsiteWilliam's TwitterWilliam's LinkedIn Special Offers: If there's a topic or charity you want me to highlight on the podcast, DM it to me on Instagram @getbusylivin_podFollow Us:Get Busy Livin' Podcast WebsiteGet Busy Livin' Podcast Instagram Get Busy Livin' Podcast TwitterAnne's Website Anne's LinkedInAnne's InstagramAnne's Twitter

Show InformationHost: Jay FranzeCo-Host: Mindy Jo RigelGuest: William A. AdamsAired: March 2, 2022Additional Show InformationWilliam-A-Adams.comFranze and FriendsFranzeandFriends.comFacebookFacebook GroupInstagramYouTubeJay FranzeJayFranze.comMindy Jo RigelMindyJoRigel.netSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=ZAC362K9HWK74)

William A. Adams is an award-winning D&I innovator, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist. This season the Diversity Pivot Podcast is focused on real-life application of allyship in the workplace. William successfully led diversity efforts at Microsoft and comes to us to discuss how to: Embrace personal crisis as an opportunity to pivot into meaningful work  Develop a successful internship program to advance diverse talent Make DEI sticky with a 5 and 10 year vision Connect with Wiliam at www.william-a-adams.com and with Julie at nextpivotpoint.com.

In Episode 72 (recorded live), Tonita Webb, CEO at Verity Credit Union, and William A. Adams, Technical Advisor at Microsoft & Technologist, join us to discuss the systemic barriers and biases that Black leaders experience in the workplace, the importance of self-care and addressing healing, and how we can build workplace culture where Black leaders can thrive.About Tonita Webb (she/her)Tonita Webb was named the CEO of Verity Credit Union in early 2021, the first woman and first Black American CEO in the organization's history. Tonita brings a strong vision for harnessing financial tools with a passion for DEI to enhance the lives of underserved communities.As an Air Force veteran, MBA, & mother of four, Tonita leads by example and gives herself to her community work. She currently serves on boards for non-profits & social enterprises. She is a champion of diversity and inclusion and is a frequent public speaker.As important as her credentials are, Tonita learned empathy & compassion being raised by her single mother in low-income housing projects. Her mother's work ethic has inspired her to lead.About William A. Adams (he/him)William A. Adams is an award-winning D&I innovator, engineering trailblazer, & philanthropist. He was named the first Technical Advisor to Microsoft's CTO, Kevin Scott.As co-founder of the LEAP apprenticeship program – Microsoft's D&I Program of the Year in 2020 – he helped launch the training of more than 26 cohorts around the world.Early in his 30-year career, William was one of the first Black entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. Today, in addition to his role at Microsoft, William is the philanthropic founder of The Event, a collaborative, community-based hackathon. When he's not tinkering with code, the husband and father of three builds cabinets, knits, & rides a motorcycle.Subscribe to our podcast and like this episode!To learn more and join us for monthly live events, visit https://ally.cc. There, you'll also find educational resources from this episode.Connect With TonitaLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/tonitagwebb/ Twitter twitter.com/toniCULifeConnect With WilliamLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/thewilliamaadamsTwitter twitter.com/LeapToTechConnect With UsYouTube: youtube.com/c/changecatalystTwitter: twitter.com/changecatalystsFacebook: facebook.com/changecatalystsInstagram: instagram.com/techinclusionLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/changecatalystsThis episode is sponsored by First Tech Federal Credit Union, a member-owned financial institution that is powered by a people-before-profit philosophy. Learn more at https://www.firsttechfed.com[Image description: LEA promo with photos of Tonita Webb, a Black woman with brown hair and a gray knit top; William A. Adams, an African American man with short gray hair, thin-framed glasses, and a white shirt; and host Melinda, a White woman with red hair, glasses, & an orange shirt holding a white mug behind a laptop.]Support the show (http://patreon.com/changecatalysts)

We've all heard the phase, "the only constant in life is change". For people of color, and people from historically marginalized groups - we often have to adapt to the workplace in more ways than one. For us, the question becomes how do we level up our adaptability so that we are better able to thrive in our careers, rather than just cope with them? How do we remain adaptable when faced with institutional barriers in our careers? In this week's episode, guest William A. Adams pulls on his background as an award-winning D&I innovator, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist to answer these challenging questions and more. Adams' mission is to help Blacks & people of color own a stake in technology development, and with his advice, you can be part of the movement too. Keep up with William A. Adams: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewilliamaadams/ https://twitter.com/leaptotech https://www.theev3nt.com

How can people without a traditional tech background get access to jobs in technology? As a manager, what can I do to find that kind of talent, and provide on-ramps to a career in tech? What roadblocks are there typically, and how to solve them? For this episode, rather than just me talking, I interviewed an expert in this field: William A. Adams, an engineering manager and advisor to the CTO at Microsoft, with a long history of succesful initiatives to increase diversity in tech hiring.  Find more info at aka.ms/leap and william-a-adams.com

In this episode, we have William A. Adams on the show. We discuss working with Steve Jobs, getting a $500,000 a year job, making money in Crypto and the metaverse. SIGN UP FOR THE THREE CIRCLES OF WEALTH https://bit.ly/3oYG5C2 JOIN OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/Blackmillennialmoney DOWNLOADS Budgeting Tool: https://blackmillennialmoney.com/products/amaka-uches-budgeting-tool Buying a car tool: https://blackmillennialmoney.com/products/true-cost-of-car-ownership-calculator Diamond Buying Guide: https://blackmillennialmoney.com/products/diamond-engagement-ring-top-tips CONNECT WITH WILLIAM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewilliamaadams/ GitHub: https://github.com/Wiladams Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/williamaadams/designs FOLLOW US Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bmmglobal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bmmglobalpod Website: https://www.blackmillennialmoney.com WHAT IS BLACK MILLENNIAL MONEY? This is Black Millenial Money, where we talk about how you can MAKE more money, KEEP more money, INVEST your money and SPEND your money on the finer things in life from a black millennial perspective. Every week your host and plug Joseph Nwosu sits down with finance experts, entrepreneurs and hustlers to find out how you can MAKE, KEEP, INVEST and SPEND your money! ***DISCLAIMER*** The information contained in this recording is not intended to be personal financial advice. You should always seek the advice of a professional before making any financial decisions and always do your own research. #BlackMillennialMoney

This episode is sponsored by Davwill Consulting. Emotional agility? Yep, it's needed more now than ever. Let's chat! Click Here William A. Adams is an award-winning D&I innovator, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist. After rolling out critical XML code globally in many of Microsoft's core products, he was named the first Technical Advisor to the CTO, Kevin Scott. As co-founder of the LEAP apprenticeship program – named Microsoft's D&I Program of the Year in 2020 – William helped launch the training of more than 26 engineering cohorts around the world. Today, 98% of LEAP participants have jobs in Microsoft or other high-tech companies. His most recent collaboration is with the leadership of the U.S. Virgin Islands to establish and train a technical talent pool and build critical technology infrastructure. Early in his 30-year career in software engineering, he was one of the first Black entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and was recently profiled by the Computer History Museum. Through his company, Adamation, William developed mission-critical custom enterprise apps for Steve Jobs' NeXT computers and pioneered a network instant messaging service purchased by the CIA. He's been awarded two patents. Today, in addition to his role at Microsoft, William is the philanthropic founder of The EV3NT, a collaborative, community-based hackathon designed to use technology to address critical real-world needs. When he's not tinkering with bits and bytes, William is busy as a husband and father of three. He builds kitchen cabinets, knits, and tries to recapture the exhilaration of riding a motorcycle in India. Connect with William at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewilliamaadams/ https://william-a-adams.com/ https://twitter.com/LeapToTech/

In this segment from a #GetOnCode Masterclass we learn and earn from William A. Adams. Technical Advisor to the CTO at Microsoft, William's passion is helping put Blacks and people of color on a path toward owning a stake in technology companies. William coined the term 'tEquity' to describe his philosophy and approach to guide Blacks to build generational wealth. In this #Masterclass William's teaches why college degrees are no longer necessary to get a foothold in tech. How companies like Microsoft are actively looking for people to pay to train. Why small companies can be a fast track into buyouts in big tech. And, why #theWe need to think beyond earning a good salary. 98% of William's program's graduates get jobs in high tech and he donated over $200K to the U.S. Virginia Islands to kickstart technology initiatives. https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewillia... https://twitter.com/LeapToTech #tEquity #BlackTech #Technology #Tech #GetOnCode #BlackEmpowerment #AmericanExceptionalism #GenerationalWealth #MakingBlackMillionaires #MakingMillionaires Get On Code, share the code, teach the code, become the code. Our code is empowerment. Focused on #Empowerment, passionate about #BlackEmpowerment, the Get On Code (The Fly Guy Show), is built on the #EmpowermentAgenda, and led by the Conscious Ω Bruh' @SekoVarner aka #MrEmpowerment. #GetOnCode #GetOnCodeShow #GetOnCodePodcast #TheFlyGuysShow Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email TheFlyGuysShow@gmail.com . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/get-on-code/message

In this #GetOnCode Masterclass we learn and earn from William A. Adams. Technical Advisor to the CTO at Microsoft, William's passion is helping put Blacks and people of color on a path toward owning a stake in technology companies. William coined the term 'tEquity' to describe his philosophy and approach to guide Blacks to build generational wealth. In this #Masterclass William teaches why college degrees are no longer necessary to get a foothold in tech. How companies like Microsoft are actively looking for people to pay to train. Why small companies can be a fast track into buyouts in big tech. And, why #theWe need to think beyond earning a good salary. 98% of William's program's graduates get jobs in high tech and he donated over $200K to the U.S. Virginia Islands to kickstart technology initiatives. https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewilliamaadams https://twitter.com/LeapToTech #tEquity #BlackTech #Technology #Tech #GetOnCode #BlackEmpowerment #AmericanExceptionalism #GenerationalWealth #MakingBlackMillionaires #MakingMillionaires Get On Code, share the code, teach the code, become the code. Our code is empowerment. Focused on #Empowerment, passionate about #BlackEmpowerment, the Get On Code (The Fly Guy Show), is built on the #EmpowermentAgenda, and led by the Conscious Ω Bruh' @SekoVarner aka #MrEmpowerment. #GetOnCode #GetOnCodeShow #GetOnCodePodcast #TheFlyGuysShow Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email TheFlyGuysShow@gmail.com . Private Money for Real Estate Investments: https://PositiveVibesFinancial.com Purify yourself, house, and environment to remain safe: https://www.vollara.com/PositiveVibes Invest with Acorns: https://www.acorns.com/invite?code=zd3daa Invest in stocks via STASH: https://get.stashinvest.com/sekosq72j Fix your credit: https://positivevibes.myecon.net/my-credit-system/ Healthy Health & Beauty products: http://commonscents4u.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/get-on-code/message

Shannon Byrne Susko has over 20+ years experience building and leading high-growth technology companies in the financial services industry.  She co-founded, served as CEO, and led the sale of the two companies less than six years apart, and she is the creator of the 3HAG. In this week's episode, Shannon talks about her latest book, Metronomics. Her custom system that helps teams scale and grow.    Key Takeaways: [1:50] A little bit about Shannon and how she got started in her career. [3:20] Shannon was looking for a system to help her get organized in her business. [4:25] You have both hard-edge and soft-edge systems in your business. Shannon shares what these two worlds look like. [9:10] Don't get your team hooked on the latest ‘flavor of the month' when it comes to internal team development and main company focus. [11:15] How does Metronomics fit into other company frameworks like EOS or Scaling Up?  [12:30] When it comes to entrepreneurship, you never truly graduate from the program; you just get better. [18:10] It's important to have empathy for where you are at in your business.  [19:30] If you're feeling stuck, don't worry. Every single leader has been where you are. They all get stuck.  [23:00] Does Metronomics work for smaller scale companies?  [26:55] How do you have an ‘open playing field' when trying to win at business?  [30:35] What kind of mistakes does Shannon see entrepreneurs and business leaders make?  [31:25] It took Shannon longer to get to where she wanted to go because she was stuck on ‘doing it herself'.  [33:25] Shannon shares a little bit about the previous books she has written, and who they're for.    Mentioned in This Episode: Dynastylc.com Email Todd: Todd@Dynastylc.com Metronomeunited.com Metronomics by Shannon Susko Shannon on LinkedIn Scaling Leadership by Robert J. Anderson and William A. Adams

“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.”  - Viktor Frankl Unlocking our freedom from within When we think of independence, we often think of it as an external event, like Juneteenth or the Fourth of July. But freedom and independence, including personal freedom, is actually a process and practice that requires ongoing effort. Internal freedom is our ability and willingness to live into our own creative potential. It's a mindset and comes from within. To achieve internal freedom, spend time reflecting on your values, motivations and authentic desires. Double-check that the dreams you're chasing are yours and not someone else's. We unlock greater personal power when we recognize self-limiting beliefs and behaviors that inhibit our internal freedom. The benefits are great: when we gain internal freedom, we live from a creative and empowered mindset.   What Internal Freedom looks like: [07:46]“It looks like creating visions for our own life and then taking steps toward those visions. We're honest and clear about what we want, not what someone else wants of us, or what we feel obligated to do.” “Using discretion and intention for where we place our focus and attention…Know where you want to spend your time and attention and create boundaries and practices so that you find that sweet spot.” How we hold ourselves captive: [12:35] “Complying, staying small, and not rocking the boat. Staying quiet in meetings and agreeing.” [14:47]“Not recognizing and valuing our own worth, expertise, contribution, impact - a feeling of not belonging.” For example, “'Everyone at my company has specific expertise…I run customer support so don't have much to contribute.'”  One way this belief impacts someone is in feeling unable to say no in an attempt to prove one's worth. Burnout and resentment follow. For further exploration: Journal Prompts for Freedom pdf https://mailchi.mp/rise-leaders/journal-prompts-for-freedom Rise Leaders Radio Episode #13 with David Emerald: Three Vital Questions for Transformative Results and #33 with Jerry Magar: Putting Your Values Into Action (www.rise-leaders.com/podcast) CliftonStrengths assessment Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl   Books by David Emerald:  The Power of TED* The Empowerment Dynamic + Three Vital Questions:Transforming Workplace Drama   Mastering Leadership by Robert J. Anderson and William A. Adams (socialized/self-authoring, creative/reactive)   Reboot:  Leadership and the Art of Growing Up by Jerry Colonna Cassandra Speaks: When Women are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes by Elizabeth Lesser Owning Your Own Shadow by Robert A. Johnson Loving What Is by Byron Katie To discuss executive coaching, leadership development program design, and workshop facilitation, please visit: https://rise-leaders.com/contact-info/

On this episode of the Defence Deconstructed Podcast, David Perry talks to the Department of National Defence's ADM Infrastructure and Environment, Rob Chambers, about the management of Canada's defence buildings, greening initiatives, and indigenous relations. Participant Bio: - Robert Chambers has been appointed Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure & Environment) in June 2019. He has been a federal public servant for 20 years, serving in the Privy Council Office, the Department of Finance, and Treasury Board. (https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/organizational-structure/assistant-deputy-minister-infrastructure-environment/biography.html) Host Bio: - Dave Perry (host): Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (www.cgai.ca/david_perry) What Rob Chambers is reading: - Robert J. Anderson and William A. Adams, Mastering Leadership: An Integrated Framework for Breakthrough Performance and Extraordinary Business Results: https://www.wiley.com/en-ca/Mastering+Leadership%3A+An+Integrated+Framework+for+Breakthrough+Performance+and+Extraordinary+Business+Results-p-9781119147190 - Gregory Kesler and Amy Kates, Leading Organizational Design: How to Make Organization Design Decisions to Drive the Results You Want: https://www.wiley.com/en-ca/Leading+Organization+Design%3A+How+to+Make+Organization+Design+Decisions+to+Drive+the+Results+You+Want-p-9780470589595 More on the Departmental Energy and Environment Strategy: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/reports-publications/dees.html Recording Date: 22 Oct 2020 Defence Deconstructed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network and is brought to you by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips