Episode 58: Leadership Spotlight with Jordan Uytterhagen
Episode 58
Leadership Spotlight with Jordan Uytterhagen
Episode Summary
Jordan Uytterhagen shares how understanding personality profiles transformed his leadership approach and ability to communicate effectively with diverse team members. He discusses the importance of strategic hiring and bringing in experienced people who challenge the status quo. Jordan emphasizes protecting time for priorities while staying available to serve and support his growing team through daily chaos.
Key Points:
Understanding Personality Styles Transforms Leadership: Discovering DISC profiles helped Jordan recognize his high-D style and learn to adapt his direct, fast-paced approach when working with team members who have different communication needs and personalities.
Hire Experienced People First, Then Chart the Course: Strategic hiring of experienced professionals who bring outside perspectives and aren't afraid to speak up has been a game-changer for the organization.
Protect Your Priorities, Then Serve Your Team: Jordan tackles his 1-2 critical tasks early in the morning before 8:30 AM, then dedicates the rest of his day to supporting his team.
Resources
Blog Posts:
Jim Collins
First Who, Then What (Get the Right People on the Bus)
Shoe Dog by Phil Night
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Jordan’s Bio
Jordan Uytterhagen founded Cadence Solutions in 2013 after experiencing a failed ECM project firsthand. Determined to put client needs first, he built Cadence into a leader in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Purview solutions.
Under his leadership, Cadence has delivered 100+ successful implementations across energy, finance, and the public sector, becoming a Microsoft Content AI partner and a key player in the Purview Accelerator Program. With deep expertise in digital transformation and information governance, Jordan continues to drive innovation across North America.
Learn more about Cadence Solutions.
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About Jacquie:
Jacquie is the founder of Leadership and Life by Kayric Inc, where she blends the best of teaching, leadership, and the occasional The West Wing reference to help non-profits and small business build strong leaders and healthy teams. Utilizing DISC and The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive team, combined with teaching knowledge and experience, Jacquie strives to empower leaders with the skills no one taught them and to create teams who want to work together.
Formerly a junior high teacher (who loves teenagers), Jacquie brings a decade of classroom wisdom, ten years corporate training experience, a growth mindset, and a sprinkle of mild rebellion to her dynamic approach.
In her free time, Jacquie channels her passion for community improvement by volunteering with school councils, serving on non-profit boards, and generally finding ways to make her corner of the world a better place. You can also find her on the side of a soccer pitch, at Remedy Café or in her scrapbook room.
