Kate Leto

Kate Leto, an Executive Coach for Product Leaders, joins Melissa Perri to discuss the value of coaching skills for product leaders. They explore the difference between coaching and mentoring, effective coaching techniques, and managing tension and conflict as a leader.

In this discussion, Kate Leto, an organizational design consultant and product advisor with 25 years of experience, shares her insights on hiring successful product managers. She highlights the importance of both hard and soft skills, advocating for a growth mindset in leadership and teams. Kate explores the role of emotional intelligence in product management and emphasizes the need to prioritize human skills over technical expertise. Additionally, she discusses strategies to improve hiring practices and the impact of diversity on team dynamics.

Kate Leto, an author and leadership coach, dives into the transformative power of emotional intelligence (EQ) in the workplace. She shares the four critical competencies of EQ and discusses how high EQ can fast-track a product career. The conversation highlights signs of weak EQ and the importance of self-awareness. Leto emphasizes empathy's role in leadership and practical strategies for enhancing emotional intelligence, particularly in a technology-driven age where human connection remains vital.

Kate Leto, Executive Product Leadership Coach, discusses improving leadership, communication, conflict, and stakeholder management as a product leader. Topics include coaching strategies for managing stakeholders, examining negative thoughts and beliefs, and the challenge of transitioning from IC to manager.

Christian Idiodi chats with Kate Leto, an executive coach and author specializing in psychological safety and emotional intelligence. Together, they explore how psychological safety leads to high-performing teams by fostering trust and accountability. They highlight signs of safety in teams, tackle common misconceptions, and offer practical strategies for leaders. The conversation delves into the importance of vulnerability in leadership and how nurturing an open environment can significantly boost engagement and innovation within teams.