Stephen Borengasser | SpeakerHub

Personal Details

Bio

Stephen is a corporate leader, TEDx speaker, and founder of Tech Leaders Unlocked with a mission: To humanize leadership in technology for lasting prosperity.

His rich corporate leadership career spans over 2 decades, 3 continents, and 14 countries. Stephen speaks on the power people-first leadership as the best way to lead the next generation of employees, organizations, and communities. Stephen is a dad of two adult Gen Z technologists who refer to him as "big man." He lives outside Atlanta.

Current position (2)

Founder | Corporate Leader | TEDx Speaker

Tech Leaders Unlocked

Founder & Principal

Borengasser Partners

Degrees (2)

Masters of Business Administration

Goizueta Business School, Emory University

2006 to 2007

Bachelors of Chemical Engineering

Auburn University

1996 to 2000

Presentations

Presentations (4)

When Empathy Feels Wrong: Confronting Toxic Leadership Choices

Why do so many leaders make decisions that choose profit over people? In this inspiring session based on his TEDx talk, Stephen shows leaders how to overcome traditional training that conditions us to put people last too often. You’ll learn why people-first leadership is actually the best way to profit, identify critical moments when the needs of people are in the balance, and build confidence to stand out as a great leader of people. Build a legacy you can be proud of with a seasoned corporate leader who has used people-first leadership to get results for 20+ years.

Ignore the Doubters: Why Technologists Make Great Business Leaders

Have you heard that technologists make bad leaders? It’s a lie. In this empowering and thought-provoking talk, Stephen shows you how technologists break the mold of traditional leadership and stand out as brilliant leaders. You’ll debunk the myth that you don’t have the people skills, discover talents that other leaders wish they had, and learn how to ignite your career to lead technology organizations. Accelerate your path to great leadership with an engineer-turned-executive who has been breaking molds for 20+ years.

Listen to Gen Z Technologists or Stop Trying to Lead Them

Are you frustrated with needy Gen Z technologists that you lead? You might be the problem. In this blunt but amusing talk, Stephen shows you why their needs are not only fair–but they’re also exactly what technology industries need. You’ll decode the leadership language of Gen Z, crush old leadership habits that are holding you both back, and learn how to build loyalty–yes loyalty!--with Gen Z technologists. Bridge the generational gap in the tech workplace with a seasoned leader who also happens to be a dad to two Gen Z technologists.

A Call to Gen Z: Be The Tech Leaders You’re Asking For

Are you frustrated with technology leaders who don’t listen? Show them how it’s done. In this motivating but practical talk, Stephen shows you why the leadership qualities Gen Z’ers ask for are exactly what technology industries need. You’ll debunk the leadership stereotypes from previous generations, create your own successful leadership mold, and discover paths to propel your career forward. Stop waiting for leaders to change and become the leader you’re looking for with a seasoned leader whose adult Gen Z technologist children approve this message.

Past talks (1)

When Empathy Feels Wrong: Confronting Toxic Leadership Choices

TEDx Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach, SC

May 4, 2024