Christian Idiodi: Telling the story of transformation

Christian Idiodi is a partner at Silicon Valley Product Group (SVPG). Before SVPG, he profoundly shaped or reshaped the culture and products of CareerBuilder, Snagajob, and led the product transformation in Datasite, the first SaaS for due diligence in the finance industry.

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Topics discussed

(08:56) An unusual childhood leads to survival skills, creativity

(12:25) Aspiring doctor turned innovator seeking problem-solving opportunities

(18:33) Guiding others through transformation, not crafting it

(21:31) Thriving on tech success, driven by motivation

(28:40) Cycle of innovation: growth, stagnation, reversion, reaction

(36:45) Reading biographies as a leader to improve your decision-making

(37:40) Key to career success: leadership, insight, humility

(47:23) Transitioning roles, what were key mindset shifts?

(56:30) Prioritizing practice before game day

(01:03) Choose kindness, support, and do good work

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Links & resources mentioned

Find the full transcript at: https://podcast.makethingsthatmatter.com/christian-idiodi-telling-the-story-of-transformation/#transcript

* Christian Idiodi - SVPG

* New book: TRANSFORMED

* Inspire Africa Conference

* Innovate Africa Foundation

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Related episodes:

* Marty Cagan: Moving to the product model

* Martina Hodges-Schell: Understanding your operating model

* Product Therapy - What is product sense?

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People & orgs:

* Jay Acunzo

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Books:

* Turn the Ship Around - L. David Marquet

* An Everyone Culture - Robert Kegan

* Build - Tony Fadell

* Walter Isaacson - Steve Jobs

* Team of Rivals - Abraham Lincoln

* Invention: A Life of Learning Through Failure

* Sam Walton: Made In America