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#2 Curiosity in municipal information technology with Jim Loter

August 26, 2024 by Dr. Julie Pham

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In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham chats with Jim Loter, Deputy Chief Technology Officer at Seattle IT, about how curiosity drives innovation and fosters a positive workplace culture. With a rich background in higher education, local government, and libraries, Jim shares valuable lessons from his career.

Jim discusses the importance of self-awareness, his journey from self-criticism to recognizing strengths, and the power of one-on-one coaching. He emphasizes relationship building in a hybrid work environment, advocating for psychological safety and debunking myths about productivity and employee well-being. Learn about the strategies Seattle IT uses to create a supportive workplace, including their innovative annual learning conference.

Why Watch: Get inspired by Jim Loter’s insights on leadership, self-awareness, and fostering a culture of curiosity and innovation.

Guest Information: Jim Loter is the Deputy Chief Technology Officer at Seattle IT with extensive experience in technology leadership and public service.

Connect with Jim Loter:

  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimloter/
  • https://www.jimloter.com/

Connect with Dr. Julie Pham:

  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepham2/
  • https://curiositybased.com/
  • https://www.instagram.com/juliephamphd/

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Hashtags: #CuriosityAtWork #SelfAwareness #PublicService #WorkplaceCulture #TechLeadership #RelationshipBuilding

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