Jamie Lord - Connections and Staying Human in Leadership

Sustainable Tech Leader · Oct 27, 2025 · 24m

This week, I had a truly enjoyable conversation with Jamie, a leader whose approach to his team is as insightful as it is refreshing. He shared a simple but powerful idea that speaks volumes about his leadership philosophy:

"I don’t want to be the smartest person in the room. At that point, I need to find a different room to be in."

That one sentence reveals so much about how he leads, grounded, humble, and focused on collective success over individual credit. Jamie explained that real leadership isn't about being the hero; it’s about setting everyone else up for success, even if it means…