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https://fellow.app/supermanagers/felicia-bochicchio-unbounce-climbing-new-heights-with-value-based-leadership/

Having a people-first philosophy does not mean neglecting the health of your business.

Investing in people is a smart business decision.

In episode #139, Felicia talks about Unbounce's "people first" philosophy, which involves creating an environment where everyone can bring their best selves to work, learn collectively, and grow together to create their best work.

Felicia Bochicchio has over 25 years of experience helping companies scale in high-growth environments. She joined Unbounce as Chief Revenue Officer in June 2018 and was promoted to President in 2020 after the company raised its first major round of funding, a $52 million deal. Today, she is the CEO of Unbounce.

Felicia also talks about the importance of assessing whether people coming into the company share the company's values, rather than training them on the values.

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

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https://fellow.app/supermanagers/ben-eubanks-lighthouse-the-real-definition-of-workplace-flexibility-and-how-to-achieve-it/

Workplace flexibility has a broader definition than you think.

As leaders, we often assume we know what flexibility means to people, but flexibility is more than where you work.

In episode 126, Ben Eubanks shares insights from his research to break down the true meaning of flexibility, work democracy and workplace autonomy.

Ben Eubanks is the Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse, which has been serving HR, talent, and learning professionals with practical research and advice for over the last 10+ years.

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

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It’s easy to feel productive when checking off time-sensitive tasks.

But are you focusing on impact?

In episode #116 Chase explains how to ensure impact, unite employees around work, and prevent isolation all while in a remote organization.

Chase Warrington is the Head of Remote at Doist, a remote-first team of 93 people representing 41 nationalities in 39 countries and 75 cities.

Chase also explains Doist’s remote culture, how they approach meetings and leverage asynchronous communication.

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

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/brendan-ittelson-zoom-the-success-and-failures-of-a-product-launch/

Are you launching what the customer needs or what you want?

In episode #101, Brendan asks, “are you drinking your own champagne?"

Brendan Ittelson is the Chief Technology Officer at Zoom.

Brendan shared what it takes to scale an organization and how he problem-solves by finding the root cause.

He explained his multi-step approach to how he works with his teams and how to quickly get up to speed in a new role.

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

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/dan-greene-impossible-foods-hiring-training-learning-the-3-elements-of-building-high-performing-teams/

What makes high-performing teams? According to Dan, you need 3 foundational elements.

Dan Greene is the Sr. Vice President of North American Sales and Growth at Impossible Foods. Dan also led large teams and revenue-generating business units at Google and Twitter, and has served over 11 years as a Navy fighter pilot.

In episode 94, Dan shares the three elements of building high-performing teams: Hiring, Training and Learning.

Dan also talks about how he learned to lead with data, and not just instinct, and when it is important to bring decision-making to the table.

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

What steps should you take if you are on the fence about hiring a candidate?

Nick Dimitrov, former Amazon Bar Raiser, teaches companies how to hire the best-quality talent that consistently raises their bar.

In episode #90, Nick talks about how leaders can acknowledge and eliminate hiring biases. He also shares who should have the final call on hiring decisions based on the size of a company.

We also talk about defining the bar of an organization and how smaller businesses can compete for talent with large corporations.

Tune in to hear all about Nicks’s hiring habits and the lessons learned along the way!

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/scott-williamson-gitlab-can-you-take-a-problem-from-beginning-to-end/

It’s important to know how to manage the synthesizers on your team. But first, let’s understand who synthesizers are and how they work.

Scott Williamson is the Chief Product Officer at GitLab.

In episode 88, Scott breaks down what it means to be a servant leader and how to manage synthesizers.

We also discuss the difference between KPI’s and OKR’s, and how leaders can use those two methods to provide clarity and focus for their team.

Tune in to learn about the signals  Scott watches for to determine where blockers are and he even goes into detail about what a first-class hiring process looks like at Gitlab.

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/remi-guyot-blablacar-you-wont-have-all-the-answers/

What does it really mean to be intellectually honest and how do you disassociate from ideas?

Rémi Guyot is the Chief Product Officer at BlaBlaCar. Rémi is also the author of a biweekly newsletter titled Mind Fooled, where he writes about leadership, design, and how the mind works.

In today’s episode, Rémi explains what it means to be intellectually honest – and how dissociating from ideas can help your team make better decisions.

Rémi also breaks down why the KIST (K-I-S-T) method is wrong, and why it’s our responsibility as managers to digest complex problems before delegating them to our team.

Tune in to hear Rémi’s advice on how to help someone on your team, when you don’t have the answers to their questions.

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/colleen-mccreary-credit-karma-dont-be-the-ceo-of-happiness/

Taking responsibility and ownership is a crucial skill for leaders, but what if there are certain things leaders shouldn’t be fully responsible for?

Today’s guest is Colleen McCreary, the Chief People, Places, & Publicity Officer at Credit Karma.

In this episode, Colleen talks about leading people through acquisition and how managers can lead their team through the turbulence of a big change.

Colleen shares the different strategies she used, like weekly emails and an off-the-bus package, in order to retain a good company culture and navigate changes as smoothly as possible.

Lastly, we talk about why Colleen is NOT the CEO of Culture but rather the product manager of systems and tools.

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/jennifer-goldman-wetzler-optimal-outcomes-stop-playing-the-blame-game/

How do you react in times of conflict? Or, have you ever stopped to even notice?

Today’s guest is Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler, CEO of Alignment Strategies Group, and author of “OPTIMAL OUTCOMES: Free Yourself from Conflict at Work, at Home, and in Life”... which is exactly what we discuss in today’s episode.

In this episode, Jen shares what her personal process of reflection looks like and how having a morning and night reflection document can help you improve your life.

We also dive into conflict habits, conflict mapping, and what leaders can do to help resolve conflict on their teams.

Tune in to hear about the characteristics of the world's best negotiators and what everyone needs to claim in order to show up as their best selves.

Shownotes + resources: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/paul-sloane-are-you-a-lateral-or-vertical-thinker/

How do you think outside of the box and why is it a leadership superpower?

Paul Sloane is a leading Innovation Consultant and author of over 20 books (including The Innovative Leader).

In this episode, Paul tells us about being an open-minded leader and how open-mindedness can break thinking patterns in order to become more innovative.

Paul shares how leaders can think laterally, rather than vertically, in order to keep up with a world that is constantly changing. And he even gives us some tips on how to run a successful brainstorming session with your team.

Tune in to learn what the difference between a manager and a leader is and how transformative thinking will help problem-solving.

Show notes + resources: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/peter-anderton-internal-alignment-change-yourself-change-your-team/

Do you know the two rules of leadership?

Peter Anderton is an Executive Coach who helps directors and their teams go further and faster by creating clarity in their goals.

In this episode, Peter walks us through his two rules for leadership, and which one is most important.

Peter also explains why leaders need to inspire their teams to own projects and instill confidence within them so they can come up with solutions to problems.

Show notes and resources: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/steven-goldbach-geoff-tuff-authentic-is-better-than-decisive/

Leaders must be decisive, it’s part of the job. But what if authenticity mattered more?

In episode 82, Steven Goldbach and Geoff Tuff, co-authors of “Provoke: How Leaders Shape the Future by Overcoming Fatal Human Flaws” explain why authenticity triumphs decisiveness. Steven is the Chief Strategy Officer and Geoff, the Principle of Consulting at Deloitte.

Tune in to hear their insights on human behaviours and experiences and how those aspects tie into leadership.

In this episode, we also cover why experimentation will give you better answers than studying and why leaders should pair curiosity with action.

Chaos isn’t usually something we want to attract or even mimic? But what if it can help leaders embrace change?

Hamza Khan is the bestselling author of "Leadership, Reinvented", “The Burnout Gamble” and is a global keynote speaker – whose TEDx talk “Stop Managing, Start Leading” has been viewed nearly two million times!

In this episode, Hamza explains what a happiness audit is, how it helped him reach his goals, and how you can recreate one yourself.

Tune in to episode 81 to dive into the four hallmarks of inertia and what leaders should do once they see these signs in their organizations.

Coaching may be your intention, but what if you are actually being a motivational micromanager?

Dr. Julia Milner is a professor of leadership at EDHEC Business School, a leadership researcher, and powerful TEDx speaker.

In this episode, Dr. Milner tells us why leaders shouldn’t give advice and what they should aim to do instead.

We also dive into coaching tactics you can implement with your today starting now and how to identify if you are a motivational micromanager.

Tune in to hear Dr. Milner share how you can test for empathy during the hiring process and why empathy is important in a virtual world.

For any team to work efficiently and well, ownership is important. As a leader, how do you motivate your team intrinsically?

Kevan Lee, is the VP of Marketing at Oyster, with previous experience as the VP of Marketing at Buffer and Interim Head of Marketing at Polly.

In today’s episode, Kevan shares why he uses intrinsic motivation with his team and how he offers feedback to encourage more positive behaviour.

We also talk about how parenting philosophy can be tied into management and why asking questions, rather than direct decision-making, often leads to the same conclusion but with more team growth.

Tune in to hear why Kevan uses a lighter-weight approach to decision-making and how he tries to reduce the number of stakeholders for a more efficient process.

As leaders, transformation and great results are what we strive for. But what do we need in order to get there?

Hamish Thomson is the Former Regional President and Global Brand Head for Mars Inc. Today, Hamish is the Author of ‘It’s Not Always Right to be Right’.

In today’s episode, Hamish shares why hiring people who think exactly like you is a mistake and why you need diversity of thought on your teams.

We also learn about the power of curiosity and why willingness and new perspectives can lead to transformational results.

Tune in to hear why leaders need to honour the past, respect the present and provide hope for the future.

In episode 77, Matt Davey shares how to frame meetings as ceremonies and obstacles as opportunities.

Matt Davey is the CXO (Chief Experience Officer) at 1Password.

In today’s episode, Matt walks us through how he experiments with meeting formats as a rapidly-growing team.

We also talk about why Matt labels himself as an optimist and how that helped him during his time as Chief Operating Optimist.

Tune in to hear about the different ways to increase engagement and collaboration as a remote organization and why it’s important to help your team form bonds.

In episode 76, Steven Rogelberg shares the mood of the meeting.

Steven Rogelberg is the author of The Surprising Science of Meetings.

In today’s episode, Steven talks about why energy matters in meetings and how leaders can improve listening, positivity, and engagement with a display of high energy and gratitude.

We also talk about framing meeting agendas as a set of questions to answer to help improve being a good steward of others' time.

Tune in to hear what social loafing is and how a bad meeting leads to meeting recovery syndrome.

In episode 75, Renee Solorzano shares how to onboard and coach your team to their full potential.

Renee Solorzano is the Director of Product Design at Faire and has previously worked at Airbnb, General Assembly, and Squarespace.

In this episode, how she balanced friendship and management when building relationships with her team as a new manager.

We also talk about coaching direct reports to deliver their full potential and how to guide your team into asking themselves the right questions to get optimal results.

Tune in to learn how a fast-growing company like Faire approaches onboarding and how you can implement those processes.

In episode 74, Paul Lem tells us why most of the goals we set are wrong.

Paul Lem is the author of Master Life Faster, a book full of his learning that he wanted to share with others, including his kids.

In this episode, we dive deep into the Pareto principle and how to decide which items are worth pursuing.

We talk about coaching, goal setting, uncovering bottlenecks to achieving great things.

Tune in to hear how the weak win wars and how to become an expert on anything.

In episode 73, Phylicia Jones shares why it is important to have a point of view even if it disrupts someone else’s.

Phylicia Jones is the Senior Director of Global Talent Development at PagerDuty. She is also the creator of PagerDuty’s Learning Weeks to help internal teams learn new skills.

In this episode, we uncover why leaders should use the acronym W.A.I.T. We also dive into data and what to do after you have received feedback so you can turn it into actionable steps.

Let us know what you think of this episode by using the hashtag #Supermanagers on social media.

In episode 72, Kim Scott tells you how to get sh*t done fast and fair at work.

Kim Scott is the author of the famous management book Radical Candor, and most recently, Just Work.

In this episode, we talk about how managers can create a culture of feedback and drive results collaboratively.

We also dive into decision-making and why telling people what to do just doesn’t work. Kim also shares how to incorporate a growth mindset when it comes to making mistakes and why feedback can sometimes be masked as bias, prejudice, and bullying.

Tune in, you are in for a good one!

In episode 71, Jerry Colonna teaches you how to attain radical self-inquiry through the challenges of leadership.

Jerry Colonna is the CEO of Reboot.io and author of  “Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up”.

In this episode, we talk about asking questions as a leader and how to examine reasons and choices in a unique way.

We also talk about how to free yourself of negative behavior and dive into a lot of concepts and ideas like ghosts in the machine and hashtag #GetCurious.

Tune in to this really unique interview and feel your manager mindsets expand as Jerry asks questions that truly allow you to become more self-aware.

In episode 70, Colin Bryar shares how Amazon improved their hiring process with Bar Raisers and why they ditched Powerpoints during decision-making meetings.

Colin was previously known as Jeff Bezo’s right-hand man during his time as Vice President of Amazon. Today, he is the co-author of “Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon.”

In this episode, Colin shares the importance of leadership principles and how to implement them.

We also talk about why narratives provide clarity of thought and Colin’s experience writing, reviewing, and exploring them.

Tune in to hear how Colin spent his time at Amazon and the types of meetings he had as a leader.

In episode 69, David Robinson shares why managers must get laser-focused on their standards.

David Robinson is a former Commanding Officer at the United States Marine Corps. Today, he is the CEO of Vertical Performance Enterprise.

In this episode, David explains what a leadership triad consists of and how you can implement each factor to empower your team.

Tune in to find out if you have a high-performing team and how leaders can define standards of performance.

In episode 68, Sarah Gretczko dives into positive reframing and explains why this skill can be used with anyone, from toddlers to business professionals. 

Sarah is a future of work enthusiast and the Executive Vice President, Chief Learning & Insights Officer at Mastercard. 

Tune in to this episode to learn why the future of work is human, and how you can keep a human element in a digital workforce. 

We also learn about reverse mentorship, and how to apply behavioural science in the workplace.

In episode 67, Gary Rogers breaks down how to be a great public speaker and why it is such a common fear for most of us.

Gary is America’s leading Public Speaking Skills Coach. He has over 40 years of experience helping leaders at organizations like Procter and Gamble and Coca-Cola improve their communication.

In this episode, we cover the consequences of not being a good communicator and how this can impact your career in the long run.

Tune in for tips on gaining confidence to become an effective speaker, both in person and virtually.

In episode 66, Kathy Klotz-Guest helps you realize whether or not you are nurturing innovation or if you are sending “shut up” signals.

Kathy Klotz-Guest is a storyteller, humor in business expert, and Founder of Keeping It Human.

In this episode, we talk about the conversations leaders should be having with their team... and how improv can create psychological safety.

We also explore having a template mentality and how leaders should get creative with their approaches in order to build more trust.

Tune in for an entertaining and valuable episode and to learn about the difference between a “Yes, and” and a “Yes, but” mentality.

In episode 65, Dave Bailey explains how managers can use questions as a powerful tool.

Dave has co-founded multiple VC-backed tech businesses, including Ezlearn, Delivery Hero, and Spotnight. Now, as a Founder Coach, his goal is to provide other entrepreneurs with the practical skills that he wished he had.

Dave tells us why staying curious a little bit longer can always get you to the root of the real issue... and why most problems aren’t what they initially seem!

We also talk about goal-setting, OKRs, and how leaders can work backward with initiative.

Tune in for a conversation to learn how to get to the root of issues and set goals that inspire bold action.

In episode 64, Eli Fathi shares why every team should be structured and what an unstructured team looks like.

Eli Fathi is a passionate leader with over 43 years of experience in companies including Telexis, OrbitIQ, Fluidware, Mindbridge.

In this episode, Eli explains the difference between leading with carrots versus leading with sticks and why leaders should eat last.

We also talk about Eli’s leadership style of leading from the front and what it means to have an ‘eyes on, hands off’ approach to managing.

Tune in to hear all about Eli’s impressive entrepreneurship career that has led him to co-found seven startups.

In episode 63, Kieran Flanagan shares the three categories of people that make up fast-growing companies, and which categories leaders fall into!

Kieran Flanagan is the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Hubspot – where he leads a team of over 160 marketers!

In this episode, Kieran shares why you’re in trouble if your team is a direct reflection of you and explains why you shouldn’t hire people that are just like you.

We also talk about team structures, owning goals, and how teams can merge skill sets to create pods.

Tune in for a great episode about team design and how it can be your number one growth lever.

In episode 62, Daniel Terhorst-North explains why, contrary to popular belief, managers don’t manage people, but instead, are the individuals in charge of designing environments and systems of work where employees can be more productive.

We also cover why stand-up meetings are not meant for status updates and the one question that needs to be asked on a daily basis.

Tune in to hear Daniel explain the consequences of delayed feedback and learn a new model to help your team understand intent.

In episode 61 Ryan Bonnici shares why managers should show and tell their teams what their expectations are and how to balance relationships with results.

Ryan has led teams at companies like Microsoft, Salesforce, Hubspot, G2, and now... he is the Chief Marketing Officer at Whereby.

In this episode, Ryan discusses delivering specific feedback and his best practices to scale teams through delegation and autonomy.

Tune in to hear all about Ryan’s technique for inbound recruiting... and even gives us an overview of Whereby’s meeting habit

In episode 60, JP Chauvet explains the importance of tying in workplace culture with outcomes to create high-performing teams.

JP Chauvet is a hands-on executive with years of experience in companies like Atex and Nstein Technologies. Today, he is the President of Lightspeed.

In this episode, JP shares how he uses data to set benchmarks and an inside look at his weekly business review meetings with his team.

Tune in to hear what JP learned early on in his management career that has impacted his servant leadership today.

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In episode 59, Karen Eber dives into the science of storytelling, how it can shape culture and why leaders need to understand the power of a great story.

Karen is a passionate leader with over 20 years of experience at companies like HP, Deloitte, and General Electric – where she held positions such as Head of Culture, Chief Learning Officer, and Head of Leadership Development.

In this episode, Karen explains why most new managers default to the management style that makes them feel comfortable... instead of taking into consideration what their team may need.

Tune in to hear how we can become more consistent leaders through self-reflection... and how to give people meaningful recognition at work.

In episode 58, Smruti Patel talks about building trust through clarity and vulnerability and the importance of how information flows within an organization.

Smruti Patel is the Head of Engineering at Stripe, where she leads Latency, Efficiency, Access & Attribution, & Performance... as well as the Data Platform organization.

In this episode, Smruti shares three key factors that influence productivity... and a way to check the pulse of your team and overall org performance.

Tune in to hear Smruti’s insight on how to achieve a culture of constant evolution and how to think in systems.

In episode 57, Kyle Lacy shares how to communicate ideas in an effective way and why he believes the best ideas come from irrationality.

Kyle Lacy serves the marketing team at Lessonly as the Chief Marketing Officer. Prior to Lessonly, Kyle grew his leadership skills at ExactTarget, Salesforce, and OpenView.

In this episode, Kyle discusses servant leadership and the difference between job growth and career growth.

Kyle also shares how he encourages cross-collaboration with his team and why you should always be looking towards the future.

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

In episode 56, Chetana shares how the way you walk, talk, and even how free or busy your calendar is matters when it comes to your team’s perception of you.

Chetana is an experienced product design leader who has led large-scale design and research at companies such as Yahoo, Netflix, and Scribd. Today, Chetana is the Director of Product Design at Coursera.

In this episode, we cover how to become a better storyteller and how Chetana builds empathy with cross-functional teams.

Tune in to hear Chetana’s journey from a direct report to a manager.

In episode 55, Danielle shares how we can improve our emotional intelligence through cross-pollinating our teams.

Danielle has had an impressive leadership career at GitHub, where she’s now the Director of Engineering. Before joining GitHub, she had previously worked at Twilio as a Front End Web Developer and Diversity Co-Chair.

We talk about the differences between ask versus guess culture and how managers can make it as easy as possible for their teams to express their opinions.

Tune in to hear how Danielle explains how she runs skip-level meetings and goal-setting processes with her team.

In episode 54, Eugene Eric Kim tells us why we always need to be looking for our replacement and how impactful a person in power can truly be.

Eugene Eric Kim is the co-founder of two change consultancies and has been able to work with thousands of leaders around the world… from C-level business leaders and social activists... to rocket scientists… and spies!

Today, Eugene runs a training program called Collaboration Muscles & Mindsets at Faster than 20.

In this episode, Eugene talks about why wanting to do more can be harmful and explains why specifics are crucial in goal-setting.

Eugene also shares a practical one-minute drill for managers and leaders to practice flexing their listening muscles.

In episode 53, Hareem Mannan shares how to build a portfolio of influence that can impact an entire organization and how to pay attention to potential rather than requirements.

Hareem is the Director of Product Design and Group Product Manager at Segment.

In this episode, Hareem shares her journey from being an individual contributor to becoming a manager and how that process was not a career upgrade, but instead a whole new role!

You will also hear Hareem’s insights on how she embraces experimentation as a manager and switching her hiring approach led her to experience a game-changing unblocker!

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

In episode 52, Pat Kua shares how and why you should be multiplying others on your team (and what that means!)

Pat Kua is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience and the author of the Level Up leadership newsletter. Today, Pat is the author of three books and runs the Tech Lead Academy, offering online training for technical leaders.

In this episode, we talk about sustaining your role to avoid burnout and the difference between managing things and leading people.

Tune in to this episode to hear Pat’s early management mistakes and what he has learned throughout his leadership career.

In episode #51, Daniel Saks shares why it’s important to encourage failure and risk, and allow for others to share their lessons learned.

Daniel Saks is the President and Co-CEO of AppDirect. He is also the host of the Decoding Digital Podcast.

In this episode, Daniel also talks about what peak performance philosophy means and how your team members can perform at their best.

Tune in to hear about Daniel’s productivity hacks and his habits that help improve cognitive capacity.

In our 50th episode of Supermanagers, Harley Finkelstein shares how he builds highly effective teams.

Harley began his first company selling and designing t-shirts when he was just 17 years old. He pursued his law career and worked at a Toronto law firm before deciding to pursue his passion for entrepreneurship. Today, Harley is the President of Shopify.

In this episode, Harley shares how vulnerability is a super power and also talks about self awareness and delegation.

Harley also discusses how he leaves breadcrumbs while recruiting and why you always need to be on the search for great leaders.

Tune in to our 50th episode to hear from Harley Finkelstein!

In episode 49, Mark Horstman shares how to become a trustworthy manager.

Mark Horstman is the Co-founder and Host of Manager Tools, a podcast with more than 1500 episodes.

With an impressive career history, Mark has been an Army officer, a sales and marketing executive at Procter and Gamble and has delivered his training in The White House.

In this episode, Mark emphasizes the importance of being trustworthy as a manager... and how trust is measured by the quantity and the quality of your communication.

Mark also shares why new positions should be hard to fill and having more one-on-ones will result in less management and more time in your calendars.

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

In episode #48, Amanda Goetz explains why you must ruthlessly prioritize your time and your energy.

Amanda Goetz is the former VP of Marketing at The Knot and today she is the Founder of House of Wise, a luxury CBD brand for women.

In this episode, we talk with Amanda about the importance of clarity and the necessity that is, Directly Responsibility Individuals for campaigns and projects.

Amanda also explains her  “What by When” tactic for operational excellence... and why OKRs are crucial to the success of your team.

Tune in to learn how Amanda ruthlessly prioritizes to stay in a state of flow and shares her Start, Stop, Continue framework for giving and receiving feedback.

In episode 47, Ross Mayfield shares how you can run meeting pre-mortems to ensure your time is spent efficiently.

Ross is the Product Lead for Integrations at Zoom, and an expert in remote work with over 20 years of experience working with distributed teams.

Ross shares how he experiments within his organization, like deciding on a vacation policy or even ‘how to be a manager’ through discussions and involvement of the company.

We also dove into his hyper-efficient meeting tactics and why everyone should have a 15-minute reflection blocked out in their calendars.

Tune in to hear how you can blend asynchronous and synchronous work and to learn about the deciding factors of when to even book a meeting.

This week, we're taking a break from our usual format to share some exciting news, give you a sneak peek of what's coming on Episode #50, and share 9 book recommendations for managers and leaders! 

Whether you're a first-time manager or an experienced leader, these 9 management books will help you lead with confidence and advance in your career.

The Making of a Manager (Julie Zhuo)

High Output Management (Andrew Grove)

Radical Candor (Kim Scott)

First, Break All The Rules (Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman)

Mindset (Carol Dweck)

The Manager’s Handbook (Alex McCaw)

Who (Geoff Smart)

Lean In (Sheryl Sandberg)

Smarter, Better, Faster (Charles Duhigg)

In episode #46, David Hoang shares how you can develop your own leadership tree and why everyone needs a Hype Doc.

David Hoang is a design leader, educator, and angel investor. David is currently the Product Design Director at Webflow and previously led Product Design and Research at One Medical.

In this episode, we talk about balancing employee happiness while ensuring the greater good of the company… and how career conversations are crucial in hyper-growth organizations.

Tune in to hear all about the different types of management, leader roles, and the difference between managing, coaching, and mentorship.

In episode #45, Russ Laraway shares how you can build a coaching culture and lead by example.

Russ Laraway is a well-versed leadership expert who has over 20 years of leadership experience in positions at Google, Twitter and Candor Inc. Today, Russ is the Employee Experience Evangelist at Qualtrics.

In this episode, Russ shares how companies can improve their diversity by ensuring that every voice is heard (including your own)... and how to create a team culture where you welcome dissent.

We also talk about why leading by example never goes out of style and why you should know your direct reports dream job.

Tune in to hear Russ’s knowledge of the power of feedback as coaching and how to measure leadership

In episode 44, Joe tells us why hiring athletes, not quarterbacks, will help scale your marketing teams.

Joe Martin is the VP of Marketing and Strategy at CloudApp - an instant video and image sharing platform.

In this episode, Joe talks about the importance of one-on-one meetings... and explains how quarterly development conversations can be a better approach than yearly performance reviews.

We also talk about Joe’s tips to write resumes that stand out… and the idea of “asynchronous weeks” – something that Joe and his team at CloudApp tried recently.

Tune in to hear Joe’s insight on what it means to be a good manager and why transparency from above is important.

In episode #43, Alice Ko walks us through creating psychologically safe teams and shares tips on how you can individualize your approach to management.

Alice Ko is the Director of Marketing Communications at Procurify.

Alice is a Gallup-certified Strengths Coach and a Chartered Professional Accountant - two career paths we discuss in this episode.

We talk about the importance of creating psychological safety within your team... and why you shouldn’t use a blanket management approach.

Alice also shares great acronyms to improve communication styles, such as RWR, TS and CATTE.

Tune in to hear all about creating strong teams and efficient communication in a remote world.

In episode #42, Darren Murph shares how remote work empowers people at work, and also in their everyday lives.

Darren Murph is the Head of Remote at Gitlab - a company that is famously known for being one of the largest all-remote companies in the world.

Prior to Gitlab, Darren was the Managing Editor at Engadget and the Director of Global Communications at Dolby Laboratories. He also holds a Guinness World Record as the planet's most prolific professional blogger!

In today’s episode, Darren offers an inside look at life at Gitlab, their core values, and what it means to be transparent by default.

We also talk about the concept of hiring to fill your weak spots and how, as leaders, we can unblock our direct reports and empower them to do great things.

Tune in to hear how you can improve your craft as a manager and take remote learning to a whole new level.

In episode 41, Melissa and Johnathan Nightingale emphasize what the manager title exactly entails and how to own the role.

Melissa and Johnathan are founders of Raw Signal Group, best-selling authors of "How F*cked Up Is Your Management? An Uncomfortable Conversation About Modern Leadership" and editors of The Co-Pour.

Before all that, Melissa has been a startup warrior, previously holding executive roles at Wattpad and Edomo … and was also Mozilla’s first Director of Global Public Relations. Johnathan, on the other hand, has built and operated entire organizations, all while helping improve diversity. He was previously VP of Firefox for Mozilla and CPO at Hubba.

In today’s episode, they shared lessons learned from their early management mistakes and why setting expectations is one of the most impactful things we can do as leaders.

Last but not least, Melissa and Johnathan explained how to help your team with burnout and “borrow from your future self”.

Tune in to hear all about Melissa and Johnathan Nightingale’s management journey and the takeaways they learned along the way!

In episode 40, Simon Stanlake highlights the importance of fulfillment and trust within a team.

Simon Stanlake is the SVP of Engineering at Procurify – the leading spend management and procurement software platform. Prior to Procurify, he was the VP of Technology at Hootsuite and the CTO at TradeBytes Data Corp.

In today’s episode, we covered the difference between a charismatic leader and a great leader and which one Simon aspires to be.

Lastly, we also explored why he holds back on sharing what needs to be done in order to maximize his team's learnings and why it’s okay to break things in order to ship features.

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

In episode 39, Job Van der Voort helps us better understand the world of remote work.

Job is the co-founder and CEO at Remote.com and the host of the Remote Work Podcast – a podcast we recommend if you’re new to managing distributed teams!

On today’s episode, we talk to Job about the difference between being a micromanager and a manager who values detail.

We also explore the benefits that come with working remotely, and what happens to the marketplace of talent when location is no longer required.

Last but not least, Job shared his perspective on the best practices that leaders should follow when hiring people in different countries.

Tune in to hear all about Job’s remote work playbook and the powerful insights he has to offer!

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In episode 38, Katie Wilde tells us what hiring and onboarding look like for an all-remote team.

Katie Wilde is the Vice President of Engineering at Buffer.

As an Engineering Leader, Katie is guided by two missions: crafting productive teams and delivering a world-class software product.

In today’s episode, we talk to Katie about her early days at Buffer and her experience working in a holacracy environment (a system where there are no assigned roles).

We also explore the concepts of defined management and deliberate feedback – and the impact both things can have on our teams. Lastly, we talk about what hiring and onboarding look like in a remote company and the unique approach that Buffer takes with potential candidates!

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

In episode 37, Jonathan Ronzio explains why outdoor adventures and entrepreneurship are not so different after all.

Jonathan Ronzio is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Trainual, a platform that helps businesses get systematized through digital playbooks.

Jonathan is an award-winning storyteller and documentary filmmaker and has spoken on stages around the world about adventure, creativity, and the importance of getting comfortable with uncertainty.

In today’s episode, we talk to Jonathan about how his outdoor adventures have influenced his leadership style – as well as the decisions he makes when it comes to storytelling and marketing.

We touch on topics like trust, communication, and determination – and why these things don’t just help you to survive outdoor adventures, but leadership and entrepreneurship too!

Tune in to hear Jonathan’s point of view on why fear is a healthy thing and how embracing what scares us, helps us grow.

In episode 36, Amber Hurdle tells us why personality assessments and self-awareness make us better leaders.

Amber Hurdle is a leadership and personal branding consultant who is also the mind behind the Velvet Machete – a globally recognized, eight-week leadership program that helps leaders define & position their value.

Amber has years of experience in the hospitality and construction industry, working with companies such as Fedex and Marriott International. She is also the author of The Bombshell Business Woman – a book about management, networking, and goal setting.

In today’s episode, Amber unravels the meaning and strategy behind her signature Velvet Machette approach to coaching.

She also shares how personality assessments can help leaders discover our strengths and weaknesses – so we can understand what areas to focus on.

Tune in to learn why Amber prefers to bubble wrap people’s weaknesses.

In episode #35, Cameron Herold shares what is really important to leaders.

Cameron is the best selling author of the books Double Double and Meetings Suck, as well as the founder of COO Alliance.

Prior to COO Alliance, Cameron was the Chief Operating Officer of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? where he led operations and helped the company soar from two million in revenue growth to 150 million in just seven years.

In today’s episode, we talk about the upside-down leadership pyramid, which places CEO’s at the bottom, not the top… and why an “old-school” leader wouldn’t survive in today’s business world.

We also look closely at written communication... for example, how the messages we deliver and the messages that are received can become two different things.

Tune in to hear how Cameron shares his approach to coaching and how so much of it is centered on teaching the soft skills of leadership.

In episode 34, Nick Stein sheds light on the people who make up our teams, and the intricacies that come along with leadership.

Nick Stein is the Chief Marketing Officer at Top Hat, a SaaS scale-up that helps professors and students learn more through interactive content.

Nick is a results-driven marketing leader and has led teams at Vision Critical, as the SVP of Marketing and also spent some time as the Senior Director of Marketing at Salesforce.

In this episode, Nick talks about the importance of being honest as a leader and why letting people know where they stand is a healthy choice for you, them, and your entire team.

We also explore why hiring should be approached through a relationship lens, rather than a transactional one... and why those who believe in your company’s values and mission are more likely to be great team members.

Tune in to this episode to explore the characteristics of high performing teams and if your team is on the right track to becoming one.

In episode #33, Amy Sandler lets us know what it takes to be challenging and caring.

Amy Sandler, the Chief Content Officer at Radical Candor – an organization co-founded by Kim Scott and Jason Rosoff to help leaders learn the art of feedback.

Prior to Radical Candor, Amy filled senior roles in marketing at the Young President’s Organization, Vistage, and the University of California in LA.

In today’s episode, Amy explains how walking on fire (yes, real fire) six times took her out of her comfort zone and also... what it taught her about leadership.

Amy and Aydin talk about how empathy, aggression, and insincerity play out at work and what we need to keep in mind when we provide critical feedback and also praise to our teams.

Listen to this episode to better understand the importance of knowing and respecting the people we work with.

In episode 32, Farhan Thawar shares his biggest goal as a leader.

Farhan is the Vice President of Engineering at Shopify.

Prior to Helpful and Shopify, he was the VP of Engineering at Xtreme Labs, which was then (also) acquired by Pivotal – where Farhan took on the role of Chief Technology Officer of Mobile in 2013.

Apart from an extensive career in Engineering, Farhan is an angel investor, writer, and speaker. In fact, he was named one of Toronto’s 25 Most Powerful People in 2010.

In today’s episode, Farhan talks about why, as leaders, we should get involved with our team’s work and continue to practice tactical skills (such as coding) to build trust, empathy, and strong relationships.

Tune in to hear about Farhan’s rich career in the world of engineering and his insights about management, hiring practises and the value of speed at work.

In episode 31, John Weigelt explains why the largest goal of management should be to get the best out of people... and reminds us that gentle nudges and words of feedback have more power than we think in helping our teammates do their best work.

We also explore strategies that John uses to convince large institutions to adopt new ways of operating and doing business, which is no easy job!

John Weigelt is the National Technology Officer at Microsoft Canada. Working closely with the government, education officials, and health care communities, John plays a key role in implementing Microsoft’s strategic policies and technology efforts across the country.

Prior to this role, John worked for the Department of National Defense and was the Senior Director of Architecture, Standards, and Engineering at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.

John is also a TedX speaker. (If you haven’t yet, we recommend watching his talk on Enabling Canada’s Economy Digitally.)

In episode 30, Cate Huston shares with us, the skills we need to work in remote and distributed team environments.

Cate Huston is the Engineering Director of Mobile at DuckDuckGo.

Prior to her current role at DuckDuckGo, Cate was the Head of Developer Experience at Automattic, Director of Mobile Engineering at Ride.com, and a Software Engineer at Google – experiences that have led her to live and work remotely in places such as China, Colombia, the US, Canada, and Australia.

Tune in to this episode to learn remote best practices that you can adopt, such as leveraging asynchronous communication to let your team consume important information.

In episode 29, Bruce Tulgan identifies what it takes for teams to be able to collaborate confidently, make good decisions, and as a result, produce excellent work.

Bruce Tulgan is the Founder and CEO of Rainmaker Thinking, an organization that has helped hundreds of leaders at companies such as American Express, AT&T, IBM, and Mercedes Benz build a culture of “strong leadership”.

Bruce has authored over 20 books about management and leadership… and most recently published a book titled The Art of Being Indispensable at Work.

Tune in to hear why, as leaders, we should schedule regular meetings to drive alignment and set priorities with our team.

In episode 28, Sarah reflects on some “bad boss behaviour” she has witnessed in her career… and shares how behaviour affects output.

Sarah Milstein is the Senior Director of Engineering at Mailchimp, where she leads and coaches product teams.

In this interview, Sarah talks about why diagnosing the conversations we have with our team matters… and why learning to listen and understand is often better than only reacting and responding.

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

In episode 27,  Marcus reminds us that intentionality must come along with remote work.

Marcus Wermuth is the Engineering and Product Manager at Buffer, a social media growth, engagement and management platform. Marcus is an advocate for remote work and is deeply passionate about helping managers build effective, distributed teams.

Marcus talks about why hiring a team that is distributed around the world isn’t a bad idea and how he makes it work. We talk about asynchronous meetings and making sure your meetings are bi-directional and personal.

Tune in to hear why we must remember to include humanness and personality in our work systems and structures because we are working with humans, and not avatars.

In episode 26, Hiten Shah reveals the difference between culture fit and work flow fit.

Hiten is a multi time founder, building and growing his own companies such as Crazy Egg, KISSmetrics and Quick Sprout. He also co-hosts The Startup Chat, a podcast about startup life, insights and advice.

In this episode, Hiten reflects on his first engineering hire and explains the importance of assessing talent accurately during the interview process to make sure they can succeed with you, in the environment you have created.

We also talk about identifying slow moving teams, why managers need to be in tune with what their teams actually know (and what they don’t), and how founders can transfer their unique talents and skills to their teams.

Tune in to hear Hiten share why environment fit matters to build a well oiled team.

In episode 25, Lenny Rachitsky shares a groundbreaking framework to improve your planning processes and performance reviews.

Lenny is an expert in product management and has a wealth of knowledge about company growth, people, and management in the technology world. Previously a product lead at Airbnb, he is currently known for writing a weekly newsletter read by thousands of product leaders.

In today’s episode, we talk to Lenny about the importance of unblocking your team by providing them with knowledge and support… so they can do the best work possible.

We also explore decision-making and why, as leaders, we need to reframe change as an opportunity.

Finally, Lenny walks us through his “W framework”, a step-by-step strategy that can help your team better understand logistics and responsibility.

In episode 24, Camille Fournier (Managing Director of Platform Engineering at Two Sigma) talks about the art of managing technical teams... and why leaders should always strive to develop and improve their own skills.

Camille’s previous roles include being the Chief Technology Officer at Rent the Runway... a VP and Technical Specialist at Goldman Sachs... and a Software Engineer at Microsoft.

In addition to a vast portfolio in the technology world, Camille is the author of two great management books; The Manager’s Path and 97 Things Every Engineering Manager Should Know.

Listen to this episode to learn about the importance of structure, repetition, and managing stress as a leader.

In episode 23, Andrew Waitman reveals why leadership meetings need structure, but also flexibility.

Andrew Waitman is the CEO of Assent Compliance… the global leader in supply chain data management and one of Canada’s top growing companies.

Tune in to explore the concepts of agility and adaptability and why structure is such an important aspect of strategy, leadership and of course, team management.

We also explore why running leadership meetings with purpose comes with exploring the victories, insights and puzzles of business.

In episode 22, Leslie Miley asks us to rethink how we invest in inclusion and uplift our teams.

Leslie Miley has an impressive career history leading Engineering teams at Slack, Google, Twitter and Apple... as well as being the first Chief Technology Officer with the Obama Foundation.

Tune in to this episode to learn why as leaders, we must move away from performative allyship, and instead… rebuild the trust that has been broken due to racism that is built into systems, processes, and workplace culture.

Leslie also shares how important culture is and why learning and respecting the culture of those we work with, creates strong relationships.

Press play and let us know your biggest takeaways from this episode!

In episode 21, Erin Bury shares how she brings optimism to her leadership and how we can balance positivity with the challenges that come with business.

Erin Bury is the Co-Founder and CEO of Willful, a Toronto based startup building the online estate planning platform for today's generation.

Prior to founding Willful in 2019, Erin held senior roles at BetaKit and wrote for publications such as The Globe and Mail and Business Insider. She also led her own creative marketing agency, Eighty Eight, where she worked with clients such as Lyft, Telus, and Sony Pictures Television.

Erin recognizes that empathy, awareness and connection are key aspects of being a leader, no matter what kind of business you are leading, be it service based or product based.

Listen to this episode to remember just how important our actions are as leaders and how they directly impact our teams and our culture at work.

In episode 20, Michael Litt reminds us how important it is to exercise our minds, so we can execute our missions and our values as leaders. We talk about how leadership changes as your business grows, the importance of communication and structure to keep tasks on track and having empathy and compassion for your team.

Michael Litt is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vidyard - the online video platform that helps businesses such as SalesForce and Marketo unlock the power of video. Michael is also a Tedx speaker and has been named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40.

As CEO, Michael strives to build a team of fantastic developers and evangelists that are dedicated to the company mission.

Tune in to hear about what building a business has taught Michael about leadership and management.

In episode 19, Patrick Campbell reflects on his journey as a first time founder and manager.

In this episode, you will hear about Patrick’s early career building days working at Google and the US Defence Department, as well as what life was like when he decided to go all in and build ProfitWell in 2012.

Patrick is the Founder and CEO of ProfitWell, the software company that helps subscription model businesses like Canva, MasterClass, Classpass, Vice and Prezi (and more) with their monetization and retention strategies.

Tune in to this episode to hear Patrick share the importance of building a culture of feedback and how important mission driven businesses can be.

In episode #18, Melinda Briana Epler defines the concept of allyship and what it means and looks like to be a good ally in the workplace.

Tune in to learn why it is necessary to be and feel uncomfortable when doing anti-racist work and how to have conversations that promote safety and equality, and interrupt one’s that don’t so you can make changes and create more equal spaces at work.

Melinda is the founder and CEO of Change Catalyst, a San-Francisco-based advising company with the mission to build inclusive ecosystems. She is also a startup advisor and TEDx speaker who speaks actively about white privilege, diversity and inclusion in tech, and how to lead with empathy as an ally.

Melinda has over 25 years of experience developing business innovation and inclusion strategies for startups, Fortune 500 companies and global NGOs. Since the launch of Change Catalyst, she has worked with more than 340 community partners and 450 tech companies -- and her work has been featured in Bloomberg, Forbes, Black Enterprise, The Times, and many other publications.

Listen to this episode to learn how as a manager, you have the power to build diverse and inclusive teams and how doing so will elevate your organization’s health, productivity and profitability.

In episode #17, Bo Brabo joins Aydin to talk about how leadership, team culture and everyday behaviours at work collide in the military and in  the corporate world.

Tune in to hear all about Bo’s journey that has carried him through the military, presidential offices and the corporate world and learn about the similarities that can be identified when teams and their leaders align their behaviours with their values.

Since retiring from the U.S. Army as the Chief of HR Operations with the White House Communications Agency …. and as a Presidential Communications Officer for President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama, Bo has served in several executive positions as Vice President of Human Resources.

Bo is also the author of “From The Battlefield, To The White House, To The Boardroom” -- a book where he shares his experiences from years on the military battlefield and a decade in the White House, and is also the co-host of the Bo and Luke show, a podcast all about doing better so you can be better.

Listen to this episode to learn how the needs of leaders and their teams don’t change much, even when their workplaces do!

In episode 16, Shane Murphy-Reuter explores the important qualities and behaviours that make a successful leader and as a result, a successful team.

Shane is the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Intercom and has just celebrated fifteen years in marketing.

Listen as we talk to Shane about moving to remote work during the COVID-19 crisis, how to balance work and play with your team, and the importance of consistency when leading and managing.

We also explore how Shane has adjusted processes and behaviours to ensure he is making quality decisions for himself, his team and of course, marketing for Intercom.

In episode #15, Jean-Michel Lemieux invites us to explore what and who it takes to lean into leadership. We also discuss the importance of knowing when to lead and when to follow, the extraversion myth and what it means to treat your team as a “connected network of brains”.

Jean-Michel is the Chief Technology Officer at Shopify and has an impressive career history. Prior to joining Shopify, he served as the Vice President of Engineering at Atlassian and led a team of over 150 engineers in his role as Chief Architect for Rational Team Concert, a division of IBM.

Jean-Michel is also the creator of Shopify’s exclusive leadership handbook.

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

In episode #14, Kirstine Stewart explains the surprising difference between a leader and a boss. We also discuss what it means to have a leadership mindset (even if you’re not a manager), and why female representation in leadership roles is so important for all modern companies and corporations.

Kirstine is an Executive Committee Member and Head of Shaping the Future of Media at the World Economic Forum. Prior to joining the WEF, she occupied C-suite positions in two successful technology companies, served as Head of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), and led Twitter’s North America Media team.

Kirstine is also the author of “Our Turn”, a book that helps women discover their leadership potential.

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

In Episode #13, Alex MacCaw describes the frameworks and best practices that managers should adopt to constantly improve their leadership skills.  We also talked about Clearbit’s impeccable agreements and how they can help you improve communication and collaboration across departments.

Clearbit is a San Francisco-based business intelligence company that has raised more than 17 million dollars in funding – and serves as the data backbone to thousands of businesses such as Slack, Stripe, Intercom, and Adroll. As the co-founder and CEO, Alex puts an immense focus on leadership and personal development. In fact, he recently announced Clearbit’s mission to become the best-managed company in the world - and as part of this mission, he published a great book titled The Manager’s Handbook.

If you’re someone who loves personal growth and, like Alex, are always looking for ways to improve at your craft, this episode is for you.

In episode #12, David Sakamoto shares a framework to build and scale high-performing teams, as well as best practices to onboard new team members at rapidly growing companies.

We also talk about the importance of monthly career conversations, and why leaders should be the last ones to voice their opinion during team meetings.

David has over 20 years of experience building and scaling customer success teams.

He is the VP of Customer Success at Gitlab – the world’s largest all-remote company, which is currently valued at  2.75 billion dollars.

Previously, he was Head of Customer Success for the Americas at Cisco and the Vice President of Services and Customer Success at EVault.

Recently, David won an award for being one of the top 150 Global Customer Experience Thought Leaders and Influencers of 2020.

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

In episode #11, Michael Watkins discusses some of the strategies that new leaders can adopt to be successful in their roles and climb up the learning curve.

We also talked about the self-doubt phase, and why almost 90% of leaders deal with the urge to prove themselves when they start a new job -- something that Michael calls the “action imperative”.

Michael Watkins is the author of The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at all Levels.

He is an expert on executive onboarding and accelerating transitions, a professor at Harvard University, and a contributor to the Harvard Business Review.

Tune in to hear all about Michael’s leadership philosophy!

In episode #10, Vlad Magdalin shares a template to run effective and inclusive company-wide meetings - as well as some great tips to make the hybrid remote model work for your company.

We also discuss Webflow’s dual mission - and the biggest dilemma that Vlad faced as he scaled the team.

Vlad is the CEO of Webflow, a software company empowering people to create websites without the need to code.

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

In episode #9, Lara Hogan shares best practices to understand your team’s core needs and create predictability in times of uncertainty.

We also discuss the difference between mentorship, coaching, and sponsorship – and how you can become a better sponsor and coach for your team.

Lara is a coach for leaders in tech and the author of Resilient Management, Designing for Performance, and Demystifying Public Speaking.

Prior to founding Wherewithall, she spent a decade leading teams as the VP of Engineering at Kickstarter and an Engineering Director at Etsy. 

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

In episode #8, Michael Lopp (Rands) talks about the power of scheduling regular one-on-one meetings and asking clarifying questions to identify unengaged employees.

We also discuss the concept of Manager Readmes and how they can help you build more efficient and positive working relationships.

Michael is the author of Managing Humans, Being Geek, and The Art of Leadership. He has been writing for over 17 years, sharing his insights on management, culture, and technology through his blog, Rands in Response.

During his career, Michael has led rapidly growing teams at companies like Netscape, Pinterest, Slack, and Apple.

Tune in to hear Michael’s advice and best practices for other managers and leaders!

In episode #7, Guy Kawasaki talks about his experience managing Apple’s evangelism team, the lessons he learned working with Steve Jobs, and the German concept of being a Mensch – and how it can help you identify and hire great leaders.

Guy was one of the Apple employees originally responsible for marketing the Macintosh computer in the 1980s. During his time as Apple’s Chief Evangelist, he worked closely with Steve Jobs and popularized the concept of evangelism marketing.

Today, Guy is the Chief Evangelist of Canva, a brand ambassador for Mercedes-Benz, and the author of more than ten books, including Wise Guy and The Art of the Start.

Tune in to hear all about Guy’s leadership philosophy!

In episode #6, Sam Zaid (CEO of Getaround) shares a playbook you can use to identify and hire great leaders. We also discuss the RACI framework and how Getaround is using this and another set of rituals to help new managers be effective right away.

Prior to Getaround, Sam founded Apption, an enterprise software consultancy, and 360pi, the leading retail price intelligence platform that was acquired by MarketTrack and Vista Equity in 2016.

Sam holds numerous patents and inventions, is an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, a Microsoft Code Award winner, and a Goldman Sachs Most Intriguing Entrepreneur.

Tune in to hear all about Sam’s leadership journey and the frameworks that have helped his company succeed!

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In episode #5, Tara Robertson (Head of Customer Marketing at SproutSocial) talks about the power of focusing on your team’s strengths.

She also shares some great insights on how to overcome imposter syndrome, find great mentors, and deal with the challenges of managing a remote team.

Prior to joining SproutSocial, Tara was the VP of Marketing at Hotjar.

Tune in to hear all about Tara’s journey as a marketing and sales leader, and the lessons learned along the way!

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In episode #4, Eran Aloni (COO of Gong.io) shares tips on how to get your team aligned and why accountability is critical to leading teams.

We also talked about how Gong.io uses operating principles to guide their team and what signals you can watch for to know you’re ready to implement them in your company.

Eran has over 20 years of experience building and scaling enterprise solutions. Previously, he was COO and VP of Product at Adobe EchoSign, VP of Product at Influitive, and VP of Product Marketing at Clarizen.

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

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In episode #3, Michele Romanow (co-founder and president of Clearbanc) talks about the importance of building a culture of radical candor, trusting employees to make data-driven decisions, and hiring empathetic people.

Michele is a serial entrepreneur who started five companies before the age of 33. A Dragon on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, she previously co-founded SnapSaves (which was acquired by Groupon in 2014) and Buytopia.ca (a platform with 2.5 MILLION subscribers that acquired six of their competitors).

Michele is considered one of the “One-Hundred Most Powerful Women in Canada” and was listed as the ONLY Canadian on Forbes Magazine’s “Millennial on a Mission” list.

Tune in to hear all about Michele’s habits and leadership lessons!

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In episode #2, Sara Varni (CMO of Twilio) talks about the importance of understanding your team’s motivations, setting clear expectations around KPIs, and empowering people to develop professionally within your organization.

Prior to joining Twilio, Sara was a leader at Salesforce – where she grew from product marketing manager, all the way to SVP of Marketing.

Tune in to hear all about Sara’s leadership journey!

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In episode #1, David Cancel (CEO of Drift) shares his insights and practical advice to implement Servant Leadership, Skip-Level Meetings, and Learning Loops in your organization.

David is a five-time founder, two-time CEO, and best-selling author of “Conversational Marketing”. He was named the top-ranked CEO by USA Today and is currently an Entrepreneur in Residence at Harvard.

Tune in to hear all about David’s leadership philosophy!

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There’s only one thing that differentiates average teams from world-class, high-performing organizations. You guessed it. Great managers. Or as we’ll call them in this podcast… Supermanagers.

Supermanagers create an environment that attracts the best employees... and most importantly, retains them. They invest in their employees’ growth and are always learning new tactics and strategies to improve their management capabilities.

The good news for you is that supermanagers are made, and not born. And you can become one by listening to the world-class leaders that will share their advice and best practices in this podcast – brought to you by Fellow.app.