

414: Permission to Be Yourself, with Bar Schwartz
Jun 15, 2019
Bar Schwartz, a Berlin-based consultant and author of *Leadership in a Time of Continuous Technological Change*, shares her journey from software engineering to creating people-first leadership strategies. She emphasizes the importance of connection for team productivity and how small, consistent actions can lead to significant change. Bar also highlights the shift from authority to empowerment in leadership, urging leaders to embrace incremental transformations and foster a collaborative environment for meaningful work.
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Bar's Career Transition
- Bar Schwartz was a software engineer but found herself drawn to people and processes.
- She transitioned to quality engineering and then product management, seeking more collaborative work.
Shifting Leadership Perspective
- Bar's view of leadership changed from giving answers to empowering others.
- She learned leadership involves understanding people's needs and enabling their growth.
Coaching as a Leadership Style
- Leaders should embrace coaching and asking questions instead of giving solutions.
- Asking questions enables long-term growth and value creation within teams.