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30 Lessons from 30 years in Technology
After 30 years in technology, Gustavo Cols has learned that the most important lessons rarely come from technology alone. In each episode, two AI hosts explore one of his original stories and the lessons it reveals about leadership, cybersecurity, partnerships, trust, failure, and AI's human impact. Thoughtful, practical, and deeply personal, 30 Lessons from 30 Years in Technology examines where our industry has been—and where it may be taking us next.
Episodes
- 30 Lessons from 30 years in Technology
E19. The Numbers Tell You What Happened. People Tell You Why.
This podcast episode argues that while business dashboards and data metrics reveal outcomes and performance shifts, they fail to explain the underlying causes…
- 30 Lessons from 30 years in Technology
E18. Margin Versus Profitability: Building Sustainable Technology Partner Ecosystems
Vendor profitability metrics frequently fail to capture the true financial reality of technology partners, who must invest heavily in presales, certifications…
- 30 Lessons from 30 years in Technology
E17. Distribution Is Not a Layer: Maximizing Ecosystem Leverage
This deep dive examines the critical role of technology distribution, arguing that true distribution provides strategic leverage rather than merely adding an…
- 30 Lessons from 30 years in Technology
E16. Beyond Logos: Building High-Yield Strategic Partner Ecosystems
Building a successful partner ecosystem requires moving beyond collecting empty logos on a presentation slide to actively fostering collaborative business…
- 30 Lessons from 30 years in Technology
E15. Culture Is Built in Small Moments: The Micro-Behaviors of Leadership
An organization's true culture is shaped not by official mission statements or corporate presentations, but by daily actions and repeated interpersonal…
- 30 Lessons from 30 years in Technology
E14. Recognition Costs Nothing: The High Price of Leadership Silence
In this reflection on corporate leadership, Gustavo Cols emphasizes that genuine recognition is a vital, cost-free tool for fostering innovation and…
- 30 Lessons from 30 years in Technology
E13. The Ethical Shield: A Leader’s Duty to Protect Their Team
This deep dive explores managers' fundamental responsibility to prioritize fair treatment of employees, especially during professional conflict or poor…
- 30 Lessons from 30 years in Technology
E12. The Silent Departure: Leading Before the Resignation Letter
This deep dive explores the idea that employee resignation begins long before an employee submits a formal letter. The author argues that disengagement often…
- 30 Lessons from 30 years in Technology
E11. Ego: The Hidden Expense of Corporate Leadership
The provided deep dive argues that managerial ego is a hidden yet devastating expense that undermines business integrity and ecosystem health. While businesses…
- 30 Lessons from 30 years in Technology
E10. Beyond the Job Description: Solving the Unposted Problem
Drawing from three decades in the technology sector, the author argues that the most significant career milestones often bypass traditional job boards and…
- 30 Lessons from 30 years in Technology
E9. The Living Navigation System: Building Networks Beyond the Chart
Gustavo Cols shares vital professional insights from three decades in the technology sector, emphasizing that meaningful connections must be established long…
- 30 Lessons from 30 years in Technology
E8. The Infinite Shelf Life of Experience
In this reflective piece, Gustavo Cols challenges the notion that professional worth declines with age, arguing that decades of experience offer unique…
- 30 Lessons from 30 years in Technology
E7. The Courage to Say No: Achieving Strategic Impact
Drawing on three decades of experience in the technology sector, the author argues that true strategic focus comes from the disciplined rejection of secondary…
- 30 Lessons from 30 years in Technology
E6. Be Present: The Art of Global Market Trust
Drawing from thirty years of experience in the technology sector, this text argues that genuine business success requires moving beyond corporate spreadsheets…
- 30 Lessons from 30 years in Technology
E5. Your Reputation Arrives Before You Do
Drawing from thirty years of experience in the technology sector, the author argues that a professional’s reputation is a far more influential asset than a…
- 30 Lessons from 30 years in Technology
E4. Everyone Is in Sales. Most People Just Don’t Know It Yet
Drawing from three decades of experience in the technology sector, the author argues that professional success is rooted in the universal nature of sales…
- 30 Lessons from 30 years in Technology
E3. The Best Leaders I Worked For Made Me Need Them Less
In this reflection on nearly three decades in the technology industry, the author redefines effective leadership as making oneself unnecessary. Rather than…
- 30 Lessons from 30 years in Technology
E2. The Best Technology Doesn't Always Win
Drawing on thirty years of industry experience, the author argues that technical superiority alone is insufficient to achieve long-term market dominance. While…
- 30 Lessons from 30 years in Technology
E1. The Best Technology Decision I Ever Made Had Nothing to Do with Technology
In this reflective narrative, Gustavo Cols argues that authentic human connections matter more for a long-term career in tech than technical expertise or…