IDEAS+LEADERS · 2026-06-15 · 29 min
In this episode of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m speaking with my friend Daniel Kovari, technology leader, speaker, community builder, and manager at Siemens, where he works at the intersection of industrial automation, cybersecurity, and leadership. Daniel shares his journey from studying International Relations in Budapest to leading global teams in the technology sector and explains why communication, relationship building, and people leadership have become some of the most valuable skills in a rapidly changing world. In this episode, we discuss: • What it means to lead in unknown territory and make decisions without having all the answers • Why the future of leadership depends on human skills as much as technical expertise • Which skills leaders need to learn and which habits they need to unlearn in an AI-driven world • How to build trust and lead people through constant change • How growth conversations can unlock motivation, engagement, and long-term development within teams Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, learning, and creating teams that can thrive in an uncertain future. You can
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