Tom Leighton, CEO and Co-founder, Akamai Technologies
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As a former MIT math professor, Tom Leighton, Ph.D., approaches business with rigor and a critical eye toward uncovering the truth. As a leader whose company, Akamai Technologies, was deeply challenged during the dot-com era, he also understands an organization’s culture and the people make all the difference in its success.  In this episode, Leighton also outlines how Akamai makes the online experience better and safer for users, the leadership skills he gained as the company grew and how executives can help create a great employee experience in their own organizations. Powered by PNC Bank. Subscribe to C-Speak so you never miss an episode. Click here to listen on iTunes, Spotify and Stitcher. Download a transcript of the podcast.
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