The Power Of Networking and Always Practice Self-Care with Jossie Haines

<p>In this week’s show, Phil talks to Jossie Haines, a software engineering leader at the forefront of emerging customer technology across Silicon Valley. She has held management roles at Apple, Zynga and American Express and she is currently VP of Software Engineering and Head of DEI at Tile.</p> <p>She’s also a public speaker and she coaches technology leaders on creating inclusive and diverse working spaces.</p> <p>Jossie talks about the importance of networking in growing your career in tech. She also discusses the value of resilience, and why we must practice self-care</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS:</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>TOP CAREER TIP</strong></p> <p>Networking is invaluable to your career. So many people in tech are introverted, but they must try to do better to get to know others, as the positive impacts are very important.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>WORST CAREER MOMENT</strong></p> <p>At Apple, Jossie found that being too nice was not always effective when it came to developing her leadership qualities.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>CAREER HIGHLIGHT</strong></p> <p>Working for Tile has provided many highlights as it has allowed Jossie to make the biggest impact. During her tenure, she has successfully grown a team and implemented a more inclusive culture.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T</strong></p> <p>Tech has solved many convenience problems, and is now maturing into a sector that will provide life-changing issues for the world, including racial and gender diversity.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>THE REVEAL</strong></p> <p><strong>What first attracted you to a career in I.T.?</strong> – Jossie was given a Commodore 64 for Christmas</p> <p><strong>What’s the best career advice you received?</strong> – It’s important to learn from your mistakes and not dwell on them.</p> <p><strong>What’s the worst career advice you received?</strong> – That the first step in your career will define it forever.</p> <p><strong>What would you do if you started your career now?</str