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The Engineering Leadership Podcast

Selling your ideas, leveraging curiosity in tough conversations, managing emotions & psychological safety - Live from ELC Annual 2024! #194

Oct 30, 2024
Ali Littman, VP of Engineering at Modern Health, shares her expertise on scaling organizations. Tarik Kilick, an engineering leader at Booking.com, dives into the art of winning buy-in from senior leaders. Mehmet Sencer Kardayi, CTO at Dexter Energy, emphasizes the importance of emotional regulation in tough conversations. Liz Sink, Director of Engineering at Amount, discusses building psychological safety within teams. Together, they highlight strategies for fostering community connections and the vital role of curiosity in leadership.
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Quick takeaways

  • Understanding the preferences and concerns of senior leadership through psychographic profiling is essential for effectively selling ideas and gaining buy-in.
  • Establishing psychological safety and encouraging vulnerability within teams fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth among engineering leaders.

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Building Connections Through Virtual Meetups

Virtual meetups and one-on-one match events are being organized in over 30 cities worldwide to foster connections among engineering leaders. These events provide a relaxed and fun atmosphere for participants to engage with peers, share insights, and explore collaboration opportunities. To participate, individuals can visit the designated website, select their city, and RSVP for upcoming events. This initiative aims to help professionals expand their networks and develop support systems within their local communities, especially in cities where networking can be challenging.

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