Katie Lee is the COO at Wavemaker, a global media agency. Beginning her career in the advertising world, Katie dedicated over two decades to various roles, transitioning from large network agencies to small content-focused startups and social agencies. In this kickoff episode, Katie shares her journey from an advertising executive and start up operator to a dynamic role in operational leadership, diving deep into the nuances and challenges of the COO position. 

Tune in to this episode as we explore:

• The power of collaborative leadership
• Pros and cons of matrix working
• Embracing hard conversations early
• Accountability in specialist roles
• Building rapport and psychological safety

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