Magic in the Room #111: Leadership in IT with Guest Michael Day
July 17, 2022
In the past, IT departments have often had a hard time just getting a seat at the leadership table of an organization. Today, technology is so integrated into every aspect of life that it has become imperative that all leaders think of themselves as technologists who can integrate IT into every function of their organization. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris, Luke, and guest Michael Day discuss the intersection of technology and leadership, and why you don’t have to be able to code to lead a successful IT department.
Listen now on your favorite platform!
Michael Day is the Founder and Executive Officer of TribalHub. He is also the chairperson for not-for-profit Tribal Share and the Tribal-ISAC. These organizations all focus on equipping Tribal enterprises with effective IT solutions.
- Find Michael LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/michaelday3
- For more information about TribalHub visit
www.tribalhub.com and learn more about The Tribal Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Tribal-ISAC) at
tribalisac.org
Get a free Magic in the Room hat by posting a review and sending a screenshot to:
info@purposeandperformancegroup.com
Music by evangrimmusic.com
Recorded at AUIDEO studio
in Bozeman, MT
Support from techblogwriter.co.uk
In this episode of "Magic in the Room," Luke, Hannah, and Chris unpack the difference between being busy and being truly impactful, exploring why organizations often get stuck in high-activity, low-impact cycles. They identify five common contributors: compliance-heavy environments, resistance to change, disconnected decision-makers, fear-driven “CYA” cultures, and firefighting systems that reward heroics over long-term strategy. From there, they highlight what creates real impact: clarity of purpose, agency, curiosity, intentionality, and the discipline to question assumptions and align action with a meaningful “why.” The conversation encourages leaders to build awareness of their strengths, design systems that support healthy impact, maintain congruence between their public and private influence, and cultivate the kind of presence that can genuinely move a room.
In this episode of "Magic in the Room," Chris interviews board members from the National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA) discussing the power of purpose-driven leadership within tribal organizations. Recorded at the NNAHRA annual conference, they explore themes like courage, vulnerability, accountability, community service, and fostering environments where all employees feel valued and able to contribute. They share how NNAHRA builds a supportive professional network for tribal HR leaders, encourages alignment between individual roles and tribal purpose, and creates space for courageous conversations across governance and enterprise structures. They also discuss future initiatives, including new certifications and the 2026 conference at the Hilton Village in Hawaii. The overarching message: lead with purpose, support one another, and build cultures rooted in respect, courage, and shared responsibility.