HBR On Leadership How to Earn Respect as a First-Time Manager
59 snips
Mar 19, 2025 
Kelsey Alpaio, a former HBR editor and co-host of the Women at Work podcast, teams up with Lareina Yee, a McKinsey senior partner and expert on women's management challenges. They explore the hurdles new managers face, particularly women, in balancing authority and camaraderie. The conversation dives into combating biases, the importance of recognition, and how to effectively communicate as a leader. They share insights on building trust and navigating the complexities of workplace dynamics to foster respect and collaboration.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Being Taken Seriously
- Being taken seriously at work means being trusted and respected in one's role.
- It involves having your ideas and decisions heard and not constantly questioned.
Kelsey's Management Experience
- Kelsey Alpaio shares her experience of not being taken seriously as a new manager.
- Her direct reports often disregarded her decisions, leading to frustration and her eventual departure.
Amy Bernstein's Management Experience
- Amy Bernstein recalls a similar experience where her credibility and approaches were questioned as a new manager.
- Her peers and friends, now her subordinates, made end runs around her to her boss.