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Nov 11, 2021 • 42min

Shifting from Peer to Manager: How to Onboard and Coach Your Team to their Full Potential (with Renee Solorzano, Director of Product Design at Faire)

In episode 75, Renee Solorzano shares how to onboard and coach your team to their full potential. Renee Solorzano is the Director of Product Design at Faire and has previously worked at Airbnb, General Assembly, and Squarespace. In this episode, how she balanced friendship and management when building relationships with her team as a new manager. We also talk about coaching direct reports to deliver their full potential and how to guide your team into asking themselves the right questions to get optimal results. Tune in to learn how a fast-growing company like Faire approaches onboarding and how you can implement those processes.
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Nov 4, 2021 • 47min

Most Goals are Wrong: How to Decide What’s Worth Pursuing and Become an Expert in Anything with Paul Lem (Serial Entrepreneur and Author of Master Life Faster)

In episode 74, Paul Lem tells us why most of the goals we set are wrong. Paul Lem is the author of Master Life Faster, a book full of his learning that he wanted to share with others, including his kids. In this episode, we dive deep into the Pareto principle and how to decide which items are worth pursuing. We talk about coaching, goal setting, uncovering bottlenecks to achieving great things. Tune in to hear how the weak win wars and how to become an expert on anything.
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Oct 28, 2021 • 44min

Driving Engagement through Career-Making Moments, Disruptive Perspectives, and Data with Phylicia Jones (Senior Director, Global Talent Development at PagerDuty)

In episode 73, Phylicia Jones shares why it is important to have a point of view even if it disrupts someone else’s. Phylicia Jones is the Senior Director of Global Talent Development at PagerDuty. She is also the creator of PagerDuty’s Learning Weeks to help internal teams learn new skills. In this episode, we uncover why leaders should use the acronym W.A.I.T. We also dive into data and what to do after you have received feedback so you can turn it into actionable steps. Let us know what you think of this episode by using the hashtag #Supermanagers on social media.
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Oct 21, 2021 • 44min

Kim Scott (Author of Radical Candor) on How to Get Sh*t Done Fast and Fair in the Workplace

In episode 72, Kim Scott tells you how to get sh*t done fast and fair at work. Kim Scott is the author of the famous management book Radical Candor, and most recently, Just Work. In this episode, we talk about how managers can create a culture of feedback and drive results collaboratively. We also dive into decision-making and why telling people what to do just doesn’t work. Kim also shares how to incorporate a growth mindset when it comes to making mistakes and why feedback can sometimes be masked as bias, prejudice, and bullying. Tune in, you are in for a good one!
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Oct 14, 2021 • 52min

The Art of Growing Up: Using the Challenges of Leadership to Attain Radical Self-Inquiry (with Jerry Colonna, CEO of Reboot.io)

In episode 71, Jerry Colonna teaches you how to attain radical self-inquiry through the challenges of leadership. Jerry Colonna is the CEO of Reboot.io and author of  “Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up”. In this episode, we talk about asking questions as a leader and how to examine reasons and choices in a unique way. We also talk about how to free yourself of negative behavior and dive into a lot of concepts and ideas like ghosts in the machine and hashtag #GetCurious. Tune in to this really unique interview and feel your manager mindsets expand as Jerry asks questions that truly allow you to become more self-aware.
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Oct 7, 2021 • 51min

How Amazon Raised the Hiring Bar and Leveraged Narratives for Decision-Making (with Colin Bryar, Former Amazon VP)

In episode 70, Colin Bryar shares how Amazon improved their hiring process with Bar Raisers and why they ditched Powerpoints during decision-making meetings. Colin was previously known as Jeff Bezo’s right-hand man during his time as Vice President of Amazon. Today, he is the co-author of “Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon.” In this episode, Colin shares the importance of leadership principles and how to implement them. We also talk about why narratives provide clarity of thought and Colin’s experience writing, reviewing, and exploring them. Tune in to hear how Colin spent his time at Amazon and the types of meetings he had as a leader.
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Sep 30, 2021 • 49min

Mission on Repeat: To Lead in High Pressure Environments, Get Laser-Focused on the Standards with David Robinson (Former Commanding Officer at the US Marine Corps)

In episode 69, David Robinson shares why managers must get laser-focused on their standards. David Robinson is a former Commanding Officer at the United States Marine Corps. Today, he is the CEO of Vertical Performance Enterprise. In this episode, David explains what a leadership triad consists of and how you can implement each factor to empower your team. Tune in to find out if you have a high-performing team and how leaders can define standards of performance.
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Sep 23, 2021 • 44min

Applying Behavioural Science in the Workplace: How Positive Reframing Can Make You a Better Manager with Sarah Gretczko (Executive Vice President, Chief Learning & Insights Officer at Mastercard)

In episode 68, Sarah Gretczko dives into positive reframing and explains why this skill can be used with anyone, from toddlers to business professionals.  Sarah is a future of work enthusiast and the Executive Vice President, Chief Learning & Insights Officer at Mastercard.  Tune in to this episode to learn why the future of work is human, and how you can keep a human element in a digital workforce.  We also learn about reverse mentorship, and how to apply behavioural science in the workplace.
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Sep 16, 2021 • 38min

Projection, Inflection, and Enthusiasm: How to Become a Charismatic Speaker with Gary Rogers (America’s Leading Public Speaking Skills Coach)

In episode 67, Gary Rogers breaks down how to be a great public speaker and why it is such a common fear for most of us. Gary is America’s leading Public Speaking Skills Coach. He has over 40 years of experience helping leaders at organizations like Procter and Gamble and Coca-Cola improve their communication. In this episode, we cover the consequences of not being a good communicator and how this can impact your career in the long run. Tune in for tips on gaining confidence to become an effective speaker, both in person and virtually.
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Sep 9, 2021 • 39min

Stop Sending “Shut Up” Signals: How to Adopt an Improv Mindset and Ritualize Experimentation with Kathy Klotz-Guest (Founder of Keeping it Human)

In episode 66, Kathy Klotz-Guest helps you realize whether or not you are nurturing innovation or if you are sending “shut up” signals. Kathy Klotz-Guest is a storyteller, humor in business expert, and Founder of Keeping It Human. In this episode, we talk about the conversations leaders should be having with their team... and how improv can create psychological safety. We also explore having a template mentality and how leaders should get creative with their approaches in order to build more trust. Tune in for an entertaining and valuable episode and to learn about the difference between a “Yes, and” and a “Yes, but” mentality.

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