I remember one day early in my leadership career I had my team in for a meeting and I put a playbook out on the table. And I thought like, certainly this is gonna work. Like Rinse and repeat. Then of course, what do you think happened after that meeting? Well, it didn't work. Why not because playbooks are helpful, but it's not about the playbook or trying to make your team be you. There's a huge component around that. Your work as a leader is to really understand who your people are and help them tap into what is unique to them and special about them so they can bring that to their work.
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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