<p>In this episode of <em>Hire Learning</em>, host <strong>Oz Rashid</strong> sits down with <strong>Michael Fowler</strong>, former CIO of <strong>Florida Power & Light</strong> (FPL), to discuss his incredible career journey, lessons in leadership, and what retirement really looks like for a lifelong innovator.</p><br><p>Michael shares insights from his time leading large-scale tech transformations, his approach to building high-performing teams, and why <strong>empathy</strong> is his #1 hiring trait. He also reveals the unconventional interview question that helps him spot red flags — and why trusting your gut is critical in hiring.</p><br><p>Plus, you'll hear fascinating stories from Michael’s post-retirement adventures — including an eye-opening trip to Iraq and a near-disaster in Guinea.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Episode Highlights & Timestamps</strong></h3><p>🔹 <strong>(00:00)</strong> Intro – Oz introduces Michael and kicks off with an unexpected travel story</p><p>🔹 <strong>(05:21)</strong> Why Michael retired — and why the decision was harder than you'd think</p><p>🔹 <strong>(11:42)</strong> Michael’s new projects in retirement, including mentoring and culture building</p><p>🔹 <strong>(15:08)</strong> The inspiring story behind Michael’s leadership book, <em>Letters from Leaders</em></p><p>🔹 <strong>(20:55)</strong> Michael’s proudest achievement: Modernizing legacy systems to drive innovation</p><p>🔹 <strong>(26:14)</strong> The interview question that reveals <em>everything</em> about a candidate</p><p>🔹 <strong>(31:32)</strong> Why empathy is the most underrated hiring skill</p><p>🔹 <strong>(37:05)</strong> The time Michael’s travel plans turned chaotic — and how he navigated a crisis</p><p>🔹 <strong>(44:10)</strong> Why Michael’s #1 piece of advice is to "<strong>Do Big Things</strong>" — and what that means</p><p>🎧 <strong>Listen now to hear Michael’s powerful insights on leadership, hiring, and embracing new challenges.</strong></p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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