In episode 65, Dave Bailey explains how managers can use questions as a powerful tool. Dave has co-founded multiple VC-backed tech businesses, including Ezlearn, Delivery Hero, and Spotnight. Now, as a Founder Coach, his goal is to provide other entrepreneurs with the practical skills that he wished he had. Dave tells us why staying curious a little bit longer can always get you to the root of the real issue... and why most problems aren’t what they initially seem! We also talk about goal-setting, OKRs, and how leaders can work backward with initiative. Tune in for a conversation to learn how to get to the root of issues and set goals that inspire bold action.

In episode 64, Eli Fathi shares why every team should be structured and what an unstructured team looks like. Eli Fathi is a passionate leader with over 43 years of experience in companies including Telexis, OrbitIQ, Fluidware, Mindbridge. In this episode, Eli explains the difference between leading with carrots versus leading with sticks and why leaders should eat last. We also talk about Eli’s leadership style of leading from the front and what it means to have an ‘eyes on, hands off’ approach to managing. Tune in to hear all about Eli’s impressive entrepreneurship career that has led him to co-found seven startups.

In episode 63, Kieran Flanagan shares the three categories of people that make up fast-growing companies, and which categories leaders fall into! Kieran Flanagan is the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Hubspot – where he leads a team of over 160 marketers! In this episode, Kieran shares why you’re in trouble if your team is a direct reflection of you and explains why you shouldn’t hire people that are just like you. We also talk about team structures, owning goals, and how teams can merge skill sets to create pods. Tune in for a great episode about team design and how it can be your number one growth lever.

In episode 62, Daniel Terhorst-North explains why, contrary to popular belief, managers don’t manage people, but instead, are the individuals in charge of designing environments and systems of work where employees can be more productive. We also cover why stand-up meetings are not meant for status updates and the one question that needs to be asked on a daily basis. Tune in to hear Daniel explain the consequences of delayed feedback and learn a new model to help your team understand intent.

In episode 61 Ryan Bonnici shares why managers should show and tell their teams what their expectations are and how to balance relationships with results. Ryan has led teams at companies like Microsoft, Salesforce, Hubspot, G2, and now... he is the Chief Marketing Officer at Whereby. In this episode, Ryan discusses delivering specific feedback and his best practices to scale teams through delegation and autonomy. Tune in to hear all about Ryan’s technique for inbound recruiting... and even gives us an overview of Whereby’s meeting habit

In episode 60, JP Chauvet explains the importance of tying in workplace culture with outcomes to create high-performing teams. JP Chauvet is a hands-on executive with years of experience in companies like Atex and Nstein Technologies. Today, he is the President of Lightspeed. In this episode, JP shares how he uses data to set benchmarks and an inside look at his weekly business review meetings with his team. Tune in to hear what JP learned early on in his management career that has impacted his servant leadership today. . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues.

In episode 59, Karen Eber dives into the science of storytelling, how it can shape culture and why leaders need to understand the power of a great story. Karen is a passionate leader with over 20 years of experience at companies like HP, Deloitte, and General Electric – where she held positions such as Head of Culture, Chief Learning Officer, and Head of Leadership Development. In this episode, Karen explains why most new managers default to the management style that makes them feel comfortable... instead of taking into consideration what their team may need. Tune in to hear how we can become more consistent leaders through self-reflection... and how to give people meaningful recognition at work.

Smruti Patel, Head of Engineering at Stripe, discusses building trust through clarity and vulnerability, information flow in organizations, productivity factors, achieving a culture of constant evolution, and thinking in systems. Insights on autonomy, delegation, job descriptions, career growth, trust in team management, systemic issues, problem diagnosis, and transitioning to a managerial role.

In episode 57, Kyle Lacy shares how to communicate ideas in an effective way and why he believes the best ideas come from irrationality. Kyle Lacy serves the marketing team at Lessonly as the Chief Marketing Officer. Prior to Lessonly, Kyle grew his leadership skills at ExactTarget, Salesforce, and OpenView. In this episode, Kyle discusses servant leadership and the difference between job growth and career growth. Kyle also shares how he encourages cross-collaboration with his team and why you should always be looking towards the future. Tune in to hear all about Kyle’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

In episode 56, Chetana shares how the way you walk, talk, and even how free or busy your calendar is matters when it comes to your team’s perception of you. Chetana is an experienced product design leader who has led large-scale design and research at companies such as Yahoo, Netflix, and Scribd. Today, Chetana is the Director of Product Design at Coursera. In this episode, we cover how to become a better storyteller and how Chetana builds empathy with cross-functional teams. Tune in to hear Chetana’s journey from a direct report to a manager.