591: Are Leaders Really Born? - Arman Grigoryan

Leadership Is Changing

Are leaders born, or are they shaped by the challenges they overcome and the environments they navigate? Explore this fundamental question with Arman Grigoryan, a tech leader from Armenia, who shares his journey from military service to spearheading Agile methodologies in one of the world's emerging tech hubs. Host Denis Gianoutsos engages Arman in a compelling discussion about integrating AI into leadership, the critical human qualities that remain indispensable, and how adversity has refined his leadership skills. This episode provides a nuanced perspective on the evolving demands of leaders in a tech-driven world.

Expect a thought-stimulating conversation that questions conventional wisdom about leadership. Arman Grigoryan's experiences blend personal evolution with professional growth, revealing how modern leaders balance tech expertise with crucial human values. Listen to the full discussion on "Leadership Is Changing" to explore whether true leadership is inherited or honed through experience. Discover Arman Grigoryan's transformative leadership journey.

Opening Insights: Armenia as an Emerging Tech Hub

• Discover Armenia's unique position in the tech world and its rapid transformation into the region's Silicon Valley
• Learn about Arman’s early transitions and the challenges he faced integrating back into the tech world after military service

Agile Adventures: Pioneering Agile Practices in Armenia

• Arman discusses his pivotal shift from traditional project management to embracing Agile and Scrum
• Hear about the milestones in Arman's career as he climbed the leadership ladder in tech

AI and Innovation: Steering Through Technological Change

• Delve into Arman’s perspective on AI’s role as an enhancer, not a replacer in the industry
• Explore the implications of rapid technological change on industry practices and job roles

Personal Leadership Journey: From Shyness to the Spotlight

• Arman shares his transformation from a shy student to a confident leader
• Discussion on the nature-nurture debate in leadership development

Envisioning the Future: Leadership in the Next Decade

• Predictions on how leadership roles and practices will evolve with ongoing technological advancements
• Discussion on the changing expectations of employees towards leaders in a dynamic, tech-driven world

Quotes:

"AI is helping us. So we need to look at AI as a helper rather than a replacement." - Arman Grigoryan

"Managing people and guiding people—leading people—is different stuff." - Arman Grigoryan

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Connect with Arman:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/armangrigoryan1

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Website: www.LeadingChangePartners.com

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YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos