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Episode #58: From Piano Keys to Engineering Teams: Composing Leadership That Lasts Through Change

Episode #58: From Piano Keys to Engineering Teams: Composing Leadership That Lasts Through Change

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 When change is constant, the leaders who excel are the ones who see beyond the work to the people doing it. In this episode of Missing Conversations, hosts Steven Jones and Lynette Winter talk with Yvonne Yang—a senior hardware engineering leader whose journey from concert piano to high-tech leadership is rooted in collaboration, curiosity, and genuine care for others’ success. With more than two decades in computing hardware and a lifelong practice of making music with others, Yvonne shares how she earns trust in complex, fast-moving environments, helps technical experts step into leadership feeling supported, and keeps teams connected when the path ahead keeps shifting. Her insights offer leaders practical ways to connect vision with action, foster resilience, and lead with both strength and humanity. Key Moments You’ll Want to Hear: 01:54: How choosing collaboration over competition expanded Yvonne’s world, and her leadership. 05:02: Why understanding the human side of the work often matters more than the data. 07:27: The first steps Yvonne takes to earn trust, and why she starts there. 10:58: How tailoring conversations to each person builds connection and results. 14:16: The challenge of promoting great engineers into management, and what gets lost without support. 18:04: Why time invested in leadership growth pays off for the business and the people. 21:20: How a life in music opened the door to engineering and to leading with harmony. 28:05: The parallels between music, engineering, and how teams truly work together. 31:07: Why asking “Why?” and “How?” fuels better decisions and stronger teams. 31:55: How Yvonne instills accountability, responsibility, and discipline across large, complex projects. 34:37: The way she brings her team into shared standards—especially when the ground keeps shifting. 37:35: Practices that keep teams aligned and engaged when change is constant. 40:11: How leaders can use learning to help teams adapt and stay resilient. 41:14: The quiet signals that tell Yvonne she has her team’s trust. 43:24: Why technical leaders need more than skill. They need coaching, support, and space to grow. If I can help people become better and work with others, it’s a good investment for the business. 🎧 Listen now to uncover the everyday practices that help leaders inspire trust, sustain alignment, and elevate their teams—no matter the challenge. About Yvonne Yang Yvonne has 20+ years of industry experience in the development and validation of computing hardware. She is passionate about enabling others to reach their full potential in their life and career. Outside of work, Yvonne maintains a music hobby performing piano in collaboration with other musicians around the world. You can connect with Yvonne here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonneyang/ About Altus Growth Partners At Altus, we partner with CEOs and leadership teams who are serious about growth and willing to engage in new kinds of conversations to produce better results. We care deeply about helping leaders and teams collaborate more effectively, navigate complexity with confidence, and foster a culture where people thrive. It’s in these environments that challenges are met with curiosity, people bring out the best in one another, and progress is anchored in shared purpose. Because when leaders and teams are truly working together, they expand what’s possible and the meaningful impact they can make in their lives, their organizations, and the world around them. You can find Altus Growth Partners on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altus-growth-partners/ About the Book Growing Groups Into Teams: How do you turn a group of individuals into a highly effective, productive team? Growing Groups Into Teams is an unusually useful book written by a team of generative consultants and coaches who have helped thousands of groups become effective teams. Through real-life stories combined with pragmatic advice, this book strengthens your ability to see what’s needed and take effective action: What two promises turn a group into a team. How to engage people to make those promises. How to invite responsibility and accountability. How to include and inspire people across differences. How to build and rebuild trust, and more! Regardless of how productive your teams are today, the insights in this book will help you grow to the next level to drive your business or organization forward. Order your copy today! Order from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Groups-into-Teams-Real-life-ebook/dp/B0CJLC23VS Order directly: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?l8SxF4Aexn9gq08iz7jFBbwutleujrftoZ2wAOFzCVH If you're looking to expand your leadership influence, shift your results, and develop a highly engaged, accountable team, we’d love to talk to you. Schedule a conversation with an Altus Team Member here: https://calendly.com/prollin-altusgrowth/zoom-video-30-min. Follow us ...
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