When longtime tech executive Tim Dickson was offered the opportunity to return to his home state of Wisconsin as the Chief Information Officer of Generac, he knew it was meant to be. Tim is leading a major digital transformation for Generac and is part of a monumental initiative to help make the greater Milwaukee area and the state of Wisconsin a popular tech hub. For Tim, it’s the ultimate opportunity to combine his talent, career experience, and passion for creating positive change. In this conversation, Andrew and Tim discuss tips for succeeding in a new role, leading by example, and why combining your talents and passions is a powerful force to create positive change.

A few show highlights:
1:34 - Tim’s decision to come home to Wisconsin
2:25 - How to know when a career opportunity is “the one”
5:39 - Job interview tips
6:04 - What to look for in an organizational culture
8:43 - Setting priorities and achieving “quick wins”
11:16 - Tips for building trust and team camaraderie
12:34 - Celebrating success of others
15:10 - Ways to get to know your team better
16:30 - Tim’s role in growing Milwaukee as a leading tech hub
17:00 - Milwaukee Bucks NBA championship, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and seizing Milwaukee’s moment on the global stage
18:05 - Learning from others
22:39 - Importance of staying humble and openminded
24:29 - How to overcome detractors
25:43 - Power of passion, service, and finding career paths that inspire you
26:29 - Generac and Tim’s involvement in Summerfest 2021

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Tim Dickson: Powering Positive Change