Leveraging What You Do to Make an Impact on People and Places with CIO, Jason Thomas
- Author
- Becca Powers
- Published
- Wed 01 Nov 2023
- Episode Link
- https://www.beccapowers.com/theempoweredhalfhour
Is it better to be the best or the happiest?
Success is often seen as a destination—an elusive summit that only a few can reach. However, in today's discussion, we challenge that notion.
Success is not just about scaling the heights; it's about fully embracing the adventure, discovering the profound impact you can make, and realizing the ever-present opportunities for growth.
Jason Thomas explores the idea that you don't have to be the best or the most famous to find joy and fulfillment. By embracing your authentic self, pursuing your passions, and letting go of the need to know it all, you can make a significant impact on people and places.
In this episode, Jason shares how pursuing passion doesn't always necessitate being in the spotlight and that being good at everything doesn't guarantee happiness; instead, it's the process of continuous learning and igniting new passions that truly lights the fire within.
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Key Points From This Episode:
- Backstory of How Jason Thomas Became a CIO
- Dealing with Conflict Professionally
- How Technology ends up Touching Everything
- Passion vs being Realistic
- Accepting Our Limits in Knowledge
- Pursuing Passion doesn’t always mean that you have to be the Star
- We don’t always have to be in-charge
- Being Good at Everything Doesn't Equate to Happiness
- Igniting Passion Through Learning
About Jason Thomas:
Jason Thomas is an accomplished Chief Information Officer of Cole, Scott & Kissane, Florida's largest law firm, which boasts a team of 565 attorneys and 1350 employees. Jason's career includes a background in consultancy, where he supported biotech startups in Boston. He currently resides in a Boston suburb and works remotely full-time.
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