F5 CEO François Locoh-Donou sat down for a chat with CIONET founder Hendrik Deckers to talk about his leadership style, what makes F5 company culture special, and how security and performance drive application capital.
The interview has been made into a podcast and is also available to watch as a video.
A chance to learn from a successful leader
In the interview, François shares his leadership philosophy and demonstrates why diversity, open company structures, constant learning and ongoing transformation are crucial strategies to adopt if a company wants to stay competitive. François also talks about growing up in Togo and living in the US, and what his background taught him about identity, pride, privilege and perseverance.
Some career tips shared by François
"If you don't love people then you should not be a CEO, because most of your time is spent working with and learning from others," shares François. "Be humble even if you've been successful. Know that there are a lot of people that know a lot more than you know, that you will always be learning, and use that humility also to learn from the people who work for you every single day."
"Nobody gets anywhere on their own. Always be learning because if you want to be a digital leader in technology, know that it [technology] moves faster than you."
Work with inspirational leaders at F5
Feeling inspired by François' words? If you have a passion for tech and innovation, now could be a great time for you to apply for a job with F5 Networks.
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