Igniting Purpose and Passion: Unleashing Leadership Potential with Theresa Szczurek | S7E11

Host Jeff Lackey speaks with Theresa Szczurek about her diverse career journey, from her engineering roots at Bell Labs to her influential role as CIO of Colorado. Theresa shares the inspiration behind her book, Pursuit of Passion and Purpose, and reveals the four phases of pursuing a purpose-driven life and career. Through her stories of resilience and insight into AI, cybersecurity, and leadership, she highlights the importance of balancing head and heart in both personal and professional pursuits.

Special thanks to all those who encouraged me to do this podcast, with a special thanks to my son Jeffrey who challenged/inspired me to do this podcast, Vinnie and Emmett who have helped to post and promote it, and Aubrey who has provided me with good, constructive feedback along the way! Love, Dad