Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast , we sat down with Ardie Harrison, a trailblazer in building inclusive workplace cultures. Different organizations define and experience inclusion in unique ways based on their culture, industry, and workforce. Data drives change. But how do we move from intention to impact?

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

How to Be a Valuable Team Player During Times of Change: Strategies for Success In today’s constantly evolving business world, change is inevitable. Whether it’s a new project, a shift in leadership, or an overhaul of processes, change can be both exciting and challenging.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2022

Elizabeth Baumel, software engineering lead at Unity, and Gracie Arenas Strittmatter, technical art director at EA Sports, discuss how women and those in other marginalized groups are advocating for themselves in the gaming industry. Elizabeth Baumel Software Engineering Lead, Unity.

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

You need the ability to adapt to change, and innovate, faster. Pace of innovation refers to changes that you’ve actually implemented and brought to market, not just things that you’ve developed.”. Ability to adapt to change faster. So, what can you then do to build a lasting position as a successful business?

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

On a recent episode of The Bliss Business Podcast , we had the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Middleton, CEO of Mission Up, about how companies can build authentic corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives that foster purpose, connection, and positive change. It used to be a nice to have, but now its a need to have, she shared.

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Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Antar’s approach is one that all leaders can learn from: disruption without empathy is unsustainable, but disruption with empathy can lead to profound, lasting change. Empathy allows leaders to understand these changing dynamics. Empathy as the Heart of Disruption Antar’s journey in creating Tune.fm

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 24, 2025

Too often, companies focus on outputshours volunteered, dollars raisedwithout asking whether anything actually changed. He offered a powerful reframe: instead of measuring how many backpacks were packed, ask what changed in the people doing the packing. In fact, theyre deeply intertwined. Empathy isnt a soft skill or a nice-to-have.

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Planview

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Mik Kersten, Chief Technology Officer, Planview Janaki Palaniappan, Partner, McKinsey & Company Dave West, product owner and CEO, Scrum.org Our virtual event featured 52 presentations in the following tracks: product operating model, investment and value realization, value stream flow, and organizational design and culture.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Cultivating High-Performance Teams Building a high-performance culture isnt for the faint of heart. Reflection : Are you creating a culture where honest conversations about weaknesses are encouraged? Challenge: How can you use empathy to create alignment and trust during periods of rapid change?

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CorporateIntel

JANUARY 17, 2023

Some types of professions like software engineering seem particularly well suited to remote working as has been evinced by decades of sharing libraries and contributing to enterprise projects, where most of the engineer’s time is spent on individually created program code that is later assembled with other modules.

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Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This model, as Kirkpatrick explained, is not only about removing layers of bureaucracy but about fostering a culture of autonomy and mutual respect. The Role of Transparency in Building Trust Transparency is a cornerstone of the self-management model, and Kirkpatrick emphasized its importance in creating a culture of trust and accountability.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Tullio has spent decades integrating disruptive technologies with emotional intelligence, helping leaders navigate growth, innovation, and cultural transformation. This experience changed his entire perspective on what truly matters. How am I building a culture of purpose in my business?

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Tullio Siragusa

MAY 13, 2024

Why Focusing on Industry Expertise Over Cultural Leadership in C-Suite Hiring is a Strategic Mistake As businesses continue to evolve, the qualities sought in C-suite leaders must evolve too. The Acquirable Nature of Industry Expertise vs. The Art of Cultural Leadership Industry expertise, while valuable, is often overrated.

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Tullio Siragusa

JUNE 3, 2024

Empathy Over Fear: Why Support-and-Thrive Cultures Outperform andEndure Theres a stark difference between companies that operate under a perform or die philosophy and those that embrace a support and thrive culture. Burnout isnt a minor side effectits a culture killer. But heres the reality: humans arent machines.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 3, 2025

What if businesses, at their best, are also forces for gooddriving social change, fostering human connection, and making the world better? Beyond the Bottom Line: Why Businesses Must Balance Profit with Social Responsibility Success in business is often measured by revenue, market share, and quarterly growth.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This ability to adapt and innovate in a scrappy, resourceful way is often the fuel behind revolutionary ideas and game-changing products. Nurture a culture of healthy questioning, risk-taking and continuous learning. Foster a culture of trust and horizontal collaboration. With the right culture, DevOps turbocharges innovation.

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Planview

MARCH 18, 2022

It is a time where we can reflect on all the powerful women who have and continue to advocate for equality and change. For this month’s blog spotlight , we are going to travel to Bangalore and follow Geetika to spend a day in the life of a Software Development Engineer Test manager. March is Women’s history month.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 7, 2023

Being able to react quickly to changes in the market or customer needs ensures that opportunities are not lost to more agile competitors. Cultivating a Culture of Action: By introducing unconventional challenges like this, you foster a culture where action and decisiveness are valued.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 28, 2023

This path prioritizes skill development, both personal and professional, along with the cultivation of a positive organizational culture. A culture driven by quick wins is likely to be fraught with instability and a lack of cohesion. Open Fe edback Encourage a culture where feedback is actively sought and constructively acted upon.

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 31, 2023

Solution: Educating peers and the public on the motives behind the transition, emphasizing the alignment with personal passion, can help change the perception. Communicating the personal value beyond financial gain will also help in accepting this change. Example: Former executives might face a considerable pay cut.

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Tullio Siragusa

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This lack of accountability lets toxic executives off the hook, eroding the company’s culture and affecting its bottom line. An empathetic culture is attractive not just to potential employees but also to consumers and investors. Boards of Directors, HR departments, and employees must advocate for and implement these changes.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The question is no longer if businesses need to change but how they will change. It’s about creating systems that empower people, honor purpose, and contribute to a better world. The future is not just about what we build with AI; it’s about how we build it and for whom.

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Tullio Siragusa

JUNE 5, 2023

The Advent of a People-Centric Business Age Today’s business landscape is characterized by constant change. One of these transformative technologies is cloud computing, which has made businesses more flexible and adaptable, allowing them to respond quickly to changes in the market.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 14, 2023

Emotional Intelligence doesn’t change with industry jargon or processes. Communication Skills A Constant in a Changing Landscape: From mergers and acquisitions in the finance world to research breakthroughs in pharmaceuticals, clear communication is key. By 2012, Ford reported a $5.7 Leaders are the beacon of clarity.

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Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

But what drove this change? The catalysts for this change were manifold — the explosive growth of the internet, the seamless borders of globalization, and the unprecedented influence of social media. Aligning geographically and culturally diverse teams with a company’s core values is a complex endeavor.

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 30, 2023

A great leader understands the needs and motivations of their team members and can create a culture of accountability and engagement. This allows them to inspire and motivate their team members and to make better decisions in the face of uncertainty and change.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 20, 2023

From India to Vietnam: The Changing Landscape of Offshore Software Development Outsourcing software development services to offshore vendors has become an increasingly popular way for businesses to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

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Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

By listening to others, a CEO who is humble is also more to create a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the organization, which can be essential for adapting to changing market conditions and staying competitive. Blog Subscrition Here Email*.

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Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In today’s world, where change is happening faster than ever, this habit is critical for sustained success. This shift is more than just an attitude adjustment; it’s a practical framework that helps organizations break free from incremental improvements and embrace transformative change.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The evolving nature of business, influenced by technological advances and ever-changing consumer demands, necessitates a flexible, innovative approach like Design Thinking. The ‘Ideate’ phase not only brings forth potential solutions but also encourages a culture of open innovation.

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Tullio Siragusa

APRIL 3, 2023

Navigating the Future of Work: The Importance of Adaptability and Continuous Learning As the digital age continues to reshape the workplace, individuals and organizations must adapt to thrive in the ever-changing landscape. Changing Work Dynamics The workplace is experiencing a significant shift in work dynamics.

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Steve Blank

JULY 11, 2017

So, this was a meeting of last resort, as the engineering director was making one last appeal to the CFO to keep his team in town. While a significant part of the headcount of this tech company was in manufacturing, the director’s group was made up of experienced software engineers. They’re lucky they work here.

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 29, 2025

Food for Thought: What would change in your organization if love and empathy were at the heart of every decision? When you love what you do, it shows in how you treat others, whether its your team or your guests, he shared. Love, empathy, and passion arent just idealstheyre strategies for creating lasting impact.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 24, 2022

What can make a difference is that when pieces of information are combined, people can get insight that they haven’t had before, and then when the manufacturing company sees this value, it can be a driver for change. Earlier, companies had one system for procurement, and one system for engineering, and many excel spreadsheets between them.

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IM Insights

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The episode challenges traditional practices in organizations and focuses on the importance of understanding human behaviour to achieve success for new products and organisational change management. Peter recommends checking out Lean Change Management and gives a shoutout to Jason Little ! His journey into the startup world.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 6, 2023

This approach often results in cultural clashes and conflicts between the two organizations. This could include weekly meetings or status updates, to ensure both teams are aware of progress, changes, and challenges. This can help keep both teams aligned and working towards the shared vision.

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Tullio Siragusa

APRIL 17, 2023

Overcoming Cultural Resistance and Change Management One of the most significant challenges in digital transformation is addressing the cultural resistance that arises from change. Additionally, encouraging a learning culture is essential. This will foster buy-in and support from the workforce.

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