S5:E16 "Moments that Matter" Timeout with Carlton Dossman

About this episode

Carlton Dossman discusses his leadership philosophy and the importance of being present for impactful moments in both family and business.

In this episode of Timeout with Leaders, we sit down with Carlton Dossman, Corporate VP at Microsoft. Carlton shares a leadership philosophy centered on harmony over balance, emphasizing being mentally present for the moments that matter in both family and business. From his early sales days at ADP to executive leadership at SAP and Microsoft, he reflects on the shift from individual performance to empathetic, high-impact leadership. He highlights the importance of constant reinvention, learning agility, and staying curious in a rapidly evolving world. Carlton also discusses leading at scale through trust and accountability, focusing on the what and why while empowering teams to own the how. Ultimately, he defines success through legacy—creating meaningful impact as a mentor, leader, and role model for his family and the thousands he leads.

People in this episode

Hosts: Tyler White, Kevyn Rustici

Guest: Carlton Dossman

Topics covered

• leadership
• personal development
• business strategy
• mentorship
• empathy in leadership
• team empowerment

Keywords

• leadership philosophy
• harmony
• mentorship
• empathy
• reinvention
• trust
• accountability
• legacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Microsoft, ADP, SAP

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