Leading By Example: Executives Making An Impact

Adaptability Is Your Edge: Joel Kocher, CEO of Humann

February 19, 2026·39 min
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After helping scale Dell from $100 million to a multi-billion-dollar powerhouse alongside Michael Dell, Joel Kocher thought he had leadership figured out — until success forced him to relearn humility. Now the founder and CEO of Humann, Kocher reveals why adaptability is make-or-break in leadership, especially when transitioning fields. He also shares why he left an early retirement to build a company rooted in purpose, not hype — and how walking your talk 100% of the time is the only way to truly lead by example. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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