This New Way

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/brendan-ittelson-zoom-the-success-and-failures-of-a-product-launch/ Are you launching what the customer needs or what you want? In episode #101, Brendan asks, “are you drinking your own champagne?" Brendan Ittelson is the Chief Technology Officer at Zoom. Brendan shared what it takes to scale an organization and how he problem-solves by finding the root cause. He explained his multi-step approach to how he works with his teams and how to quickly get up to speed in a new role. Tune in to hear all about Brendan’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/david-sacks-craft-ventures-from-paypal-mafia-to-viral-startups We asked David about the famous “PayPal Mafia” – and how he was able to recruit all these talented people… Subscribe to our newsletter to gain access to the exclusive content and his answer here: https://fellow.app/newsletter/ David was part of the infamous Paypal Mafia, the founder of Yammer, and today is the general partner at Craft Ventures. David shares some incredibly useful information for CEO’s, managers, founders, anyone who is interested in taking their organization to the next level. David shares his take on introverted leadership, how he tamed the growth at his past hyper-growth companies, when to throw out processes and so much more. Tune in to hear all about David’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/karen-hebert-maccaro-morning-brew-being-an-unflappable-leader-human-centered-management/ True or false: leaders must remain calm and cool under every circumstance. Fact: managers shouldn’t always appear stoic or unflappable. On episode 99, Karen Hebert-Maccaro, General Manager of Education at Morning Brew, shares why extreme unflappability is not necessarily a good thing. Karen also shares the metrics managers should focus on and how it impacts their image of success. Lastly, we dive into her four-step delegating framework to ensure effective task management. Tune in to hear all about Karen’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/jen-hope-coach-overcoming-imposter-syndrome-how-to-use-emotional-regulation-and-waterfall-habits/ Is imposter syndrome being oversimplified in the workplace? Jen Hope specializes in coaching startup leaders and teams to maximize professional and personal outcomes. On episode 98, Jen dives into interacting with extroverts and introverts in the workplace and how to lean into their communication style. We talked about emotional regulation, how managers can tap into their leadership potential, and why imposter syndrome is sometimes oversimplified at work. Jen also speaks about habitual thinking, re-labelling our experiences and how to navigate through burnout by implementing waterfall habits. Tune in to hear all about Jen’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/david-hanrahan-eventbrite-hold-the-mirror-dont-paint-the-picture-how-to-lead-an-experienced-team-and-coach-underperformers/ How can you show your team that there is room for improvement? Hold the mirror up, but don’t paint the picture. David Hanrahan is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Eventbrite with over 20 years of experience building strong HR teams across organizations including Niantic, Zendesk, and Twitter. In today’s episode, David shares why you should hire as senior as possible for new positions and what it means to ‘hold the mirror, but don’t paint the picture’. We also talk about manager training, pre and post-pandemic operations at Eventbrite, and what he learned from participating in a company-wide async week. Tune in to hear all about David’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

Patrick Ewers, founder and CEO of Mindmaven, dives into the art of nurturing relationships and impactful conversations. He introduces the concept of 'positive alacrity,' encouraging us to voice appreciation to strengthen bonds. Ewers discusses the superpower of fellowship, emphasizing intentionality in building connections. He explores how to master conversations through thoughtful questioning and the significance of genuine feedback. Get insights on turning watercooler chats into meaningful exchanges and fostering workplace culture.

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/heidi-hauver-shinydocs-when-you-mess-up-fess-up-why-self-awareness-is-a-leadership-superpower/ How often do you stand up and say, “Oops, I messed up.”? The next time you mess up and fess up, you will have more trust and credibility with your team. Heidi Hauver, Vice President, People Experience at ShinyDocs, reminds us that you don’t need to be the smartest person in the room. You need to cultivate a great environment and bring the right people together. In episode 95, Heidi shares why self-awareness is a leadership superpower and the best ways leaders should be giving and getting feedback. We also talked about the similarities between leadership and parenting, and the different lessons she learned that everyone can apply to their teams. Lastly, we covered having a growth mindset in both children and adults, and the practice of active listening. Tune in to hear all about Heidi’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/dan-greene-impossible-foods-hiring-training-learning-the-3-elements-of-building-high-performing-teams/ What makes high-performing teams? According to Dan, you need 3 foundational elements. Dan Greene is the Sr. Vice President of North American Sales and Growth at Impossible Foods. Dan also led large teams and revenue-generating business units at Google and Twitter, and has served over 11 years as a Navy fighter pilot. In episode 94, Dan shares the three elements of building high-performing teams: Hiring, Training and Learning. Dan also talks about how he learned to lead with data, and not just instinct, and when it is important to bring decision-making to the table. Tune in to hear all about Dan’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/lloyed-lobo-boast-if-its-perfect-its-too-late-why-you-should-give-up-tasks-and-delegate-projects/ Are you only shipping projects when they’re perfect? If it’s perfect, it’s too late! Lloyed Lobo is the Co-founder and President of Boast.AI and also chairs the annual TractionConf.io. In episode #93, Lloyed shares why the more you give up as a leader, the better. We also talked about creating a community of practice first rather than product, and Lloyed shared his CAMPER framework around community building that you can implement into your strategy. Tune in to hear all about Lloyed’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/michael-bungay-stanier-author-the-best-managers-dont-rescue-they-coach/ How many times have you told your team the answer to their problems rather than ask them questions? We’ve all done it! Today’s guest is Michael Bungay Stanier, founder of Box of Crayons and author of “The Coaching Habit” & “How to Begin”. In today’s episode, Michael dives deep into what it really means to coach. We discuss performance versus development-based coaching, and the 3 principles to be more coach-like. Michael also talks about the advice monster and why most leaders try to rescue and protect their team. We also talk about how to incorporate coaching into the everyday and why every goal comes with mosquitoes. Tune in to hear all about Michael’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!