In this episode, Gavriella Schuster - former Microsoft Corporate Vice President and global technology leader shares practical leadership lessons from nearly 20 years at Microsoft, leading large global teams and partner ecosystems.We discuss:• How to practice real allyship at work• The 6 actions leaders take to build inclusion• What bad managers teach you about leadership• How to create trust through respect and transparency• Leading teams with freedom, empowerment, and clear goals• Leadership lessons from COVID and remote work• Why work-life boundaries matter more than ambition• How to know when it’s time to leave corporate and plan your next chapterGavriella also explains how small moments in meetings like handling interruptions and giving credit : shape culture more than strategy decks ever will.If you are a tech leader, aspiring manager, founder, or professional navigating corporate leadership, this conversation will change how you think about influence, inclusion, and long-term impact.Follow Gavriella: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavriella-schusterFollow Poonam Garg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/poonamgarg/#microsoft #techleadership #leadershiplessons

In this episode of Beyond the Legacy, host Poonam Garg speaks with Jeff von Gillern, former Executive Vice Chair of Technology and Operations at US Bank, about how leadership changes once titles and constant urgency fade.Drawing from more than three decades in banking, Jeff reflects on the role of character, humility, and listening in leadership, and how stepping away from a 7×24 executive environment reshaped his perspective. He shares lessons from leading during COVID-19, when trust, adaptability, and empowerment mattered more than hierarchy.The conversation also touches on work-life balance, mentorship, family, and giving back, offering honest insights into the trade-offs leaders often recognize only with time. This episode explores what leadership looks like beyond authority and how a meaningful legacy is built after the spotlight fades.

Connect with Jeff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-von-gillern-249833188/

Connect with Poonam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/poonamgarg/