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William Sullivan IARR From IBM to Amazon: Leadership, Corporate Power & the Cost of Speaking Up | William Sullivan
I Am Refocused Radio · 9 ноября 2026 г. · 27 мин
What does it take to lead inside some of the world's most powerful companies, and what happens when doing the right thing puts your career on the line?On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, we sit down with William Sullivan, an accomplished technology executive with more than 25 years of experience leading teams, transforming businesses, and driving growth at major global organizations, including IBM, Oracle, Informatica, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Denodo.William shares insights into executive leadership, corporate culture, navigating high-pressure environments, and the lessons learned from working alongside some of the biggest names in technology.But his story goes beyond business success.As the author of It Used To Be Fun: A Software Executive's Experience as a Federal Whistleblower, William brings a powerful perspective on corporate accountability, personal integrity, and the consequences of speaking up when something isn't right.In this conversation, we explore: What working with global technology giants teaches you about leadership. The difference between holding a leadership title and earning people's trust. How corporate culture influences decisions at the highest levels. The personal and professional challenges of becoming a federal whistleblower. Why integrity matters when success, reputation, and your career are on the line. What the next generation of executives should understand about courage, accountability, and leadership. This is a conversation about ambition, responsibility, and discovering what leadership really means when your values are tested.Learn more about William Sullivan: https://www.williamjosephsullivan.com/ https://www.williamjosephsullivan.com/about/ I Am Refocused RadioReal Conversations. Powerful Perspectives. Stories That Inspire.Stay Focused. Keep Moving Forward.#WilliamSullivan #Leadership #Whistleblower #CorporateLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #IBM #Amazon #BusinessLeadership #IAmRefocusedRadio #RefocusedNetwork Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support . Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetwork Thank you for your time.