RSPA Trusted Advisor Ep. 150: “Flexible Leadership” with LINGA GM Bill Fultz

About this episode

In this episode, Jim Roddy discusses flexible leadership with Bill Fultz, focusing on adapting leadership styles and delivering effective feedback.

In Episode 150 of “The Trusted Advisor,” RSPA CEO Jim Roddy talks “flexible leadership” with Bill Fultz, the General Manager of software provider LINGA. Among the topics discussed are adapting your leadership approach to each individual vs. having one set leadership style, slowing initiatives down to ensure they have a strong foundation and can survive over time, and delivering candid feedback most effectively. “The Trusted Advisor,” powered by the Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA), is an award-winning content series designed specifically for retail IT VARs and software providers. Our goal is to educate you on the topics of leadership, management, hiring, sales, and other small business best practices. For more insights, visit the RSPA blog at www.GoRSPA.org. The RSPA is North America’s largest community of VARs, software providers, vendors, and distributors in the retail, restaurant, and grocery verticals. The mission of the RSPA is to accelerate the success of its members in the retail technology ecosystem by providing knowledge and connections. The organization offers member-to-member warm introductions, education, legal advice, industry advocacy, and other…

People in this episode

Host: Jim Roddy

Guest: Bill Fultz

Topics covered

• flexible leadership
• leadership approach
• candid feedback

Keywords

• leadership
• management
• small business best practices

Mentioned in this episode

Products: LINGA

Books & works: Flexible Leadership, The Trusted Advisor

Places: North America’s

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