This New Way

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Getting buy-in from your team can be a difficult task. 

Getting buy-in from those who aren’t your direct reports? Nearly impossible. 

In episode #156, Meagen explains the importance of being able to influence those who you collaborate with outside of your team and how to collaborate across functions within your organization effectively. 

Meagen Eisenberg is currently the Chief Marketing Officer of Lacework. She also has previous CMO experience from working in this role at both TripActions and MongoDB. She is also a board member for G2 and has acted as an advisor for companies like Loom and Productboard.

Tune in to hear all about Meagen’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[03:15] Early mistakes - give feedback in real time

[08:20] Roleplaying feedback

[12:12] Communicating during exits

[19:02] Technology overload

[23:06] Collaboration across functions

[26:50] Systematic culture of feedback

[34:00] Leveraging various aliases 

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Curiosity is a management quality. 

Good managers are curious about their teams goals, what they are trying to achieve, and they do not make assumptions. 

In episode #155, Karen outlines the difference between gatekeepers and door openers and underscores the importance of guiding rather than directing. 

Karen Catlin is a leadership coach and an acclaimed author and speaker on inclusive workplaces. Her client roster includes Airbnb, DoorDash, Google, Intel, Intuit, LinkedIn, and many others. 

Tune in to hear all about Karen’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[04:20] Constructive feedback is an art

[11:00] What is glue work?

[21:45] Saviour mentality within organizations

[28:45] Gatekeepers versus door openers

[31:00] Guiding people without bias

[34:45] Be curious, not furious

[37:00] Shaping an inclusive culture

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Accountability is crucial regardless of the position you hold within an organization.

This accountability is one of the ways teams can embrace resiliency as changes inevitably happen, such as new technology like AI. 

In episode #154, Tim explains how he fosters resiliency within his team, and discusses the challenges organizations face when implementing changes. 

We also touch on how to handle employees who resist change and how to hire resilient employees so this resistance doesn’t become an issue in the first place.

Tim Armandpour has over 20 years of experience leading in the engineering world. Prior to his current role, he worked in leadership roles at Yodlee, Zong and PayPal.

Today, Tim is the CTO at PagerDuty, helping leaders throughout the company develop a resilient workplace that embraces change.

Tune in to hear all about Tim’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[04:22] Getting things wrong in leadership

[12:24] Accountability in different positions

[17:30] Benefits of matching resilient teams and systems 

[26:45] What does AI mean in tech resiliency

[31:35] Handling resistance to change

[37:08] Hiring resilient employees

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Middle managers are often under-utilized and can play a very strategic role within organizations.

See the role of the middle manager as connecting the contextual knowledge from the top of the organization with the day-to-day operations at the bottom. They can be extremely valuable when they work across the organization.

We also touch on change and the resistance to it. Esther shares her ideas for implementing successful changes in businesses.

In episode #153, Esther tackles her rules for positive, productive change and discusses the challenges organizations face when changes need to be implemented. 

Esther Derby has over 40 years of experience leading and observing organizational change within a wide variety of organizations, from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Today, Esther is a consultant, advisor, speaker, and author, helping leaders develop a workplace where everyone contributes to positive change.

Tune in to hear all about Esther’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[05:48] Status’s effect on relationships

[11:35] Change starts from where you are

[15:00] The people are not the problem

[19:28] The role of the middle managers

[24:30] What are white space roles

[30:45] Put your fingerprints on it

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👉 Check out the resources mentioned here: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/bill-tingle-the-interplay-between-leadership-power-and-relationship-building/

As a leader, a certain level of power is needed to be effective.

In episode #152, Bill Tingle shares how he defines and accumulates power as a leader and how he utilizes it to improve the quality of teams. 

Bill Tingle has over 30 years of experience working with technology professionals to advance their leadership skills. Some of his past clients include LinkedIn, Tripadvisor, EY and Stripe. 

Today, Bill is an executive coach, helping leaders get their teams back on track through communication and strategy. 

Tune in to hear all about Bill’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[08:20] Developing soft skills

[15:10] Accumulating power

[18:20] Deep dive into defining power

[23:20] Clear communication

[27:43] The 5 language constructs

[31:20] Ask questions

[37:30] AI and change management

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👉Check out the resources here : https://fellow.app/supermanagers/manuela-barcenas-alexandra-sunderland-fellow-app-special-inbetweenisode-celebrating-3-years-of-supermanagers/

This is a special episode. An ‘inbetweenisode’ if you will. 

We’re celebrating 3 years of powerful and impactful episodes with leaders from all walks of life by sharing short clips of conversations over the years that have made a lasting impact on today’s special guests, Manuela and Alexandra from Fellow.app! Find the episodes and resources mentioned throughout this episode below. 

Tune in to hear all about the past 3 years and the lessons learned along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[03:30] How Supermanagers impacts Fellow 

[07:00] Tamar on the definition of being done

[13:34] Melissa and Johnathan on being a boss

[22:19] David on connecting people to your mission

[29:15] Heidi on instilling the growth mindset

[36:34] Liz on knowing when to let someone fail

[46:36] David on empowering your team through delegating

[51:58] The common mistakes managers make

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👉 Check out the resources here: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/patrick-pichette-inovia-capital-the-tao-of-management/

Is personal development an afterthought for you or your team?

It shouldn’t be! 

A strong sense of purpose fuels motivation and provides team members with the determination to seize the day.

In episode #150, Patrick Pichette discusses the crucial role of effective processes and routines that facilitate effortless flow and alignment within a team. 

Patrick Pichette is a technology leader with over 30 years of experience, having guided prominent companies like Google, Twitter, McKinsey, Sprint Canada, and Bell Canada through digital transformations and periods of intense growth. As Google's CFO from 2008-2015, he was instrumental in the company's strategic growth and the creation of Alphabet, overseeing nearly 150 acquisitions, including Nest and Motorola. Pichette also served on Twitter's board from 2017-2022, chaired the board from 2020-2021, and co-facilitated the company's $44B sale to Elon Musk in 2022.

In this episode, Patrick shares his blueprint for building high-performing teams, creating development plans, and trusting your team. 

Tune in to hear all about Patrick’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[04:35] Becoming a super individual contributor

[09:40] Don't make development an afterthought

[16:50] Developing world-class employees

[21:20] Creating a development plan

[25:20] Routines are the Tao of management

[35:32] Lessons learned as the Chairman at Twitter

[40:32] Capture diversity immediately

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https://fellow.app/supermanagers/jay-powers-the-paradox-of-leadership-motivate-and-inspire-vs-control-and-demand/

Leaders often feel like they’re being watched. Because they are! 

Actions speak louder than words. 

If you are not getting the performance you are looking for out of your team, the first place you should look is in the mirror. 

In episode #149, Jay Powers shares how he handles the weight of leadership, manages stress, and builds trust within teams. 

Jay Powers has over 30 years of deliberate leadership development that includes 21 years of wartime service in Special Forces. Today, Jay is a Leadership Instructor helping build high performing teams and creating positive workplace cultures. 

Jay shares valuable insights from his past, emphasizing the importance of healthy habits like sleep, fitness, nutrition, maintaining relationships, and having a spiritual aspect to help with stress management.

Tune in to hear all about Jay’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[5:40] New manager mistakes

[16:25] How to build trust

[26:14] Improving stress management

[30:20] Importance of sleep

[31:45] Getting people out of panic mode

[37:50] The paradox of leadership

[42:20] Empowering people to a place of discomfort

[42:08] Parting words of advice

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https://fellow.app/supermanagers/oji-udezue-typeform-reinventing-leadership-in-the-ai-era/

Should leaders be afraid of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? 

Rather than focusing on the fear, try using them on a regular basis. AI tools will give you superpowers!

In episode #148, Oji shares insights on how leaders can unlock the full potential of their teams and become effective shepherds of talent. 

Oji Udezue is the Chief Product Officer at Typeform. He has years of experience leading product, design, data and content teams. Prior to Typeform, Oji led product teams at Atlassian, Calendly, and Twitter! 

Throughout the episode, we explore the inevitable influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on team dynamics and work structures. We also emphasize the importance of customer calls and how Oji capitalizes on his writing prowess in leadership.

Tune in to hear all about Oji’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[06:00] New manager mistakes

[9:53] How can I build trust quickly?

[15:30] Approaching AI 

[20:48] Cadence of changes in a team

[24:30] Prioritizing customers

[29:00] Reinforcing team behaviour through rewards

[31:02] Selecting vs. nurturing good managers

[40:13] Parting words of advice

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https://fellow.app/supermanagers/nathan-trueblood-practicing-transformational-leadership-how-to-drive-change-through-influence/

Transformational leadership has a positive effect on mental health. 

Leaders who adopt a transformational approach inspire others by encouraging team members to engage in creative thinking and tailoring their approach to the individual needs of each employee.  

In episode #147, Nathan explains how to drive change within organizations by practicing transformational leadership. 

Nathan Trueblood has many years of experience including working at companies like Box, Yahoo, EMC, Hadoop, OpenStack. He’s a technologist, product leader, founder and mentor. Today, he is the founder of Trueblood Advisory. 

Tune in to hear all about Nathan’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[04:45] Distributed systems 

[11:25] Delegating a problem versus task 

[16:15] What is transformational leadership?

[20:46] Transformational leaderships and product teams

[24:17] Leading through influence

[32:11] Coalition of the willing

[37:46] Design alliances

[40:40] Doing a calendar audit 

44:57] Parting words of advice

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