This New Way

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/john-gleeson-motive-a-compass-is-better-than-a-roadmap-becoming-a-manager-of-managers/ When an organization is experiencing hyper growth, it can be difficult to remain aligned. That’s why having a north star is crucial in guiding the team in the right direction. John Gleeson is the Vice President of Customer Success at Motive (formerly KeepTruckin). John joined Motive when there was only 50 employees. Today, there are over 3,000 people. In episode #121, John shared his insights on leveraging data to ask better questions, his philosophy of understanding the why behind decisions, and the importance of building context org-wide. Tune in to hear all about John’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way! . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues.

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/brian-elliott-how-slack-svp-approaches-culture-and-provides-flexibility/ Middle managers don’t have it easy. They actually have worse stress levels than anybody else, including individual contributors and executives. In episode #120, Brian shares many results and interesting statistics done from pulse surveys at Future Forum on the way people are working. Brian Elliott is the Executive Leader of the Future Forum, a consortium launched by Slack to enable leaders to redesign work to be better for people and organizations. Prior to Slack, Brian was General Manager of Google Express, Google’s full stack commerce platform. Brian shares how managers are coping and what kind of strategies are actually working, what is workplace culture and how to offer real flexibility. Tune in to hear all about Brian’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way! . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues.

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/mike-murchison-ada-the-habits-of-purposeful-leaders/ How can you ensure consistency in the workplace? By using frameworks, building systems, and sharing feedback. In episode #119, learn how Mike uses an async mindset to increase productivity, clarity and decision-making with his team. Mike Murchison is a 5 time founder and today he is the CEO and cofounder of Ada, the leading Artificial Intelligence platform for enterprise customer service teams. We dive into tactics like Start, Stop, Continue, and a feedback session between Ada’s executive team that you may find interesting! Tune in to hear all about Mike’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way! . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues.

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/jevan-soo-lenox-insitro-building-a-cohesive-culture-how-you-bring-people-into-an-organization-is-how-you-set-them-up/ If the workplace culture isn’t being lived, it doesn’t really matter, does it? Managers are responsible for bringing the culture to life. Jevan Soo Lenox, Chief People Officer at Insitro, dives into the importance of building a cohesive culture across an organization and shares ways in how to do that. Jevan also shares the systems and processes he uses as a CPO and the importance of efficient onboarding for longterm success. Tune in to hear all about Jevan’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way! . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues.

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/rajkumari-neogy-rewiring-management-how-the-brain-comes-into-play-with-leadership/ What does neurobiology have to do with leadership? Everything! In episode #117, Rajkumari Neogy shares how the left and right hemispheres of the brain communicate in the workforce and how to use resonant language. Rajkumari is an epigenetic coach and executive consultant focused on the intersection of neurobiology, culture and empathy in today’s business world. She has worked with high-powered, worldwide organizations for more than two decades, training leaders at Google, Facebook, Adobe, Indeed, Slack, Salesforce and numerous others. We also dive into transgenerational trauma, inclusive leadership and second-hand trauma. Tune in to hear all about Rajkumari’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

It’s easy to feel productive when checking off time-sensitive tasks. But are you focusing on impact? In episode #116 Chase explains how to ensure impact, unite employees around work, and prevent isolation all while in a remote organization. Chase Warrington is the Head of Remote at Doist, a remote-first team of 93 people representing 41 nationalities in 39 countries and 75 cities. Chase also explains Doist’s remote culture, how they approach meetings and leverage asynchronous communication. Tune in to hear all about Chase’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/mychelle-mollot-solace-focus-on-the-how-not-just-the-what/ Can you coach negative team members to be more positive? Yes! But lean towards helping them communicate effectively, rather than changing their perspective. Mychelle Mollot is the Chief Marketing Officer at Solace and has over 25 years of experience as a leader. On episode 115, Mychelle emphasizes the importance of creating an uplifting environment with all team members. We chat about how most managers focus on the what and not on the how, and why focusing on the wrong thing can lead to toxic environments. Tune in to hear all about Mychelle’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/chris-williams-how-microsofts-former-vp-of-human-resources-optimizes-clarity-vision-and-feedback/ How can you almost guarantee failure? By not having a clear vision. On episode #114, Chris Williams, former Microsoft Vice President of Human Resources, shares the power of clarity and vision. Chris was responsible for 32,000+ employees, a $2.2 billion a year payroll, over $300 million a year in benefits, and led 1,000+ HR employees worldwide. He worked directly with Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, and the board of directors. Chris shares feedback’s half-life and why instantaneous feedback is best. He also explains why he dislikes regular team meetings and when meetings should be scheduled. Tune in to hear all about Chris’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/bilal-aijazi-polly-why-creating-systems-of-continuous-feedback-is-a-requirement-to-scale/ In order to have a positive and productive workplace, there should be a culture of continuous feedback and engagement. Bilal Aijazi is the CEO and Co-Founder of Polly, an app that captures instant feedback. On episode 113, Bilal shares the importance of feedback in a remote world and why it is a requirement in order to scale a company. He also shares what doorknob questions are and why managers need to really listen to them. We talked about engagement versus collaboration, staying connected in a virtual world, and hiring remote workers. Tune in to hear all about Bilal’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/karen-mangia-salesforce-dont-hog-all-the-problems/ How can you create choices for and with your employees? Why is that important? “Choice is what moves us from limited to limitless.” Karen Mangia is the Vice President, Customer & Market Insights at Salesforce and author of four books. In today’s episode, Karen talks about the value of leadership and how transparency and trust are linked. She also talks about how to create choices for and with your employees and why that is crucial when leading a team. Lastly, Karen dives into the difference between divesting and investing and she shared 3 questions she asks herself when prioritizing. Tune in to hear all about Karen’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!