A Class Act: Conversations in Data and Leadership
What does it really take to build world-class tech teams and lead with impact in today’s data-driven world?
I’m Michael Young from MBN Solutions and after two decades placing top talent across data, AI, and tech, I’ve seen the real stories behind high-performing teams.
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A Class Act: Conversations in Data and Leadership
AI and Leadership Lessons from Being 10 Years Ahead with BloxWeaver Founder David Meikle
What can AI teach us about leadership when you’re a decade ahead of the curve?
In this episode of A Class Act: Conversations in Data and Leadership, host Shannon speaks with David Meikle, founder of BloxWeaver and former CTO at Lingo24. David reflects on the leadership lessons he learned introducing AI and automation into the translation industry nearly ten years before most businesses began facing the same challenges.
From the fear of job loss to the need for psychological safety, David shares how leaders can guide teams through uncertainty, transformation, and growth.
You’ll discover:
- How to lead teams through fear of AI and show its value.
- Why psychological safety is essential for innovation and high performance.
- How David rebuilt trust after leading a restructure early in his career.
- The leadership principles behind scaling from 12% to 98% online orders in a year.
- Why patience, adaptability, and strengths-based leadership matter most in change.
If you’re leading in data, technology, or any fast-moving industry, this conversation offers practical insights to help you build trust and unlock performance in the AI and tech industry.
Connect with David Meikle on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davemeikle/
Discover BloxWeaver: https://bloxweaver.com/
About Your Host: Shannon McKechnie is the Managing Director at MBN Solutions - the Data and AI talent experts, and a passionate advocate for building exceptional teams and authentic leadership. As co-host of A Class Act: Conversations in Data & Leadership, Shannon brings a grounded, people-first perspective to leadership ,exploring how trust, alignment, and shared success drive high-performing teams in today’s complex landscape.
Please note: The views expressed by the guest in this episode are their own and do not reflect those of their current or former employers.
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