124: The People-First Culture That Built a World-Class Company | Tom Mendoza
Tom Mendoza, Former President & Vice Chairman of NetApp, shares powerful insights on leadership, culture, and resilience in times of crisis. Under Mendoza’s leadership, NetApp navigated the dot-com crash, rebounding from a stock price drop of $156 to $6, growing revenue from $800 million to $6 billion, and earning the title of #1 Best Company to Work For in America. In this episode, he discusses the role of authentic leadership, transparent communication, and unwavering values in transforming an organization’s culture and driving extraordinary results.
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Key Leadership Lessons from Tom Mendoza’s Journey:
Why the “death by a thousand cuts” approach to layoffs destroys morale—and how to handle them with dignity
The power of daily appreciation calls to recognize employees and reinforce a positive culture
How to create an environment where employees take risks, innovate, and put the company’s needs first
Connect with Tom Mendoza:
Website: NetApp
LinkedIn: Tom Mendoza
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Tom Mendoza is a sought-after speaker on corporate culture and leadership. He frequently lectures at Stanford, Harvard, and Notre Dame, where he endowed the Mendoza College of Business.
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