Creating an “Evolving Culture” and Leading Intentionally with Sonos CEO, Patrick Spence

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When a leader is intentional, the path to growth is clear.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Everyone has a mission and wants to be a part of something. It takes an intentional leader to recognize everyone's purpose and make it their mission to provide people a place where they are encouraged to grow and feel included.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Patrick Spence, CEO of Sonos. Patrick has been with Sonos for nine years, the last four as CEO. In our conversation, Patrick talks about fostering a culture of safety within the organization, and how to be an intentional leader.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sonos is leading the way with its extraordinary wireless speakers and home sound systems that innovate the listening experience. It was originally founded by a small group of entrepreneurs determined to create a revolutionary home sound system, and they succeeded! Sonos is now a billion dollar brand with Patrick Spence at the helm since 2017.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prior to Sonos, Patrick worked with Blackberry for 14 years in a variety of roles, eventually landing as the SVP and Managing Director of Global Sales and Regional Marketing.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Patrick is a great, conscious and sophisticated leader and I can't wait for you to listen to this episode!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Things you will also learn in this episode:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How to foster an organizational culture that allows people to speak their truth</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What an “evolved culture” is</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How to manage a healthy work/life balance