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

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today we are joined by an amazing CEO of a company many of you will recognize! Patrick Spence has been with Sonos for the last 9 years, with the last 4 serving as the CEO. If you don’t already have a Sonos device in your home, you should! Sonos is leading the charge with their outstanding wireless speakers and home sound systems that innovate your listening experience.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sonos was originally founded by a small group of entrepreneurs that were determined to create a revolutionary home sound system</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">—</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">which they did! 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;">In this episode, Patrick shares about his career journey that has led him to where he is today, how he first recognized his leader potential, his advice for aspiring leaders, how he fosters a culture of safety within his organization, how he manages to live a healthy work-life balance, and the key characteristics that he believes every leader should have.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Patrick is an elegant and sophisticated leader that I am thrilled to know and I cannot wait for you to hear today’s enlightening conversation with him!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[:50] About today’s episode with Patrick Spence!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[1:04] Welcoming Patrick Spence to the podcast!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[2:48] Patrick shares about his journey of discovering his leadership potential as well as his career history that has led him to where he is today