The People Stack Podcast Episode 67: Katie Womersley, the VP of Engineering at Buffer.com talks about the manager ReadMe, game face, being 100% remote and more
Feb 17, 2019
Katie Womersley, VP of Engineering at Buffer, champions remote work and inclusive environments. She shares her unique journey of never working in an office and the importance of a manager ReadMe to foster open communication. The discussion touches on the challenges of leading a fully remote team and the need for authentic leadership. Katie highlights maintaining mental health awareness in remote settings and strategies for mitigating loneliness, emphasizing the value of personal connections through meetups. Tune in for insights on navigating the evolving landscape of remote work!
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Proactive Leadership Builds Careers
- Don't wait for permission to solve problems; take initiative to have impact outside your formal role.
- Deliver solutions proactively and demonstrate how your contributions help the team and company thrive.
Transparent Promotion Conversations
- Openly discuss your achievements and career goals with your manager frequently.
- Frame promotion conversations around the value you add and benefits to the company to foster collaboration.
Manager Game Face Explained
- Many managers adopt a 'game face' persona as a coping mechanism for the unnatural demands of leadership.
- Authentic leadership emerges when they shed this mask and connect genuinely with their teams.
