In episode 55, Danielle shares how we can improve our emotional intelligence through cross-pollinating our teams. Danielle has had an impressive leadership career at GitHub, where she’s now the Director of Engineering. Before joining GitHub, she had previously worked at Twilio as a Front End Web Developer and Diversity Co-Chair. We talk about the differences between ask versus guess culture and how managers can make it as easy as possible for their teams to express their opinions. Tune in to hear how Danielle explains how she runs skip-level meetings and goal-setting processes with her team.

In episode 54, Eugene Eric Kim tells us why we always need to be looking for our replacement and how impactful a person in power can truly be. Eugene Eric Kim is the co-founder of two change consultancies and has been able to work with thousands of leaders around the world… from C-level business leaders and social activists... to rocket scientists… and spies! Today, Eugene runs a training program called Collaboration Muscles & Mindsets at Faster than 20. In this episode, Eugene talks about why wanting to do more can be harmful and explains why specifics are crucial in goal-setting. Eugene also shares a practical one-minute drill for managers and leaders to practice flexing their listening muscles.

In episode 53, Hareem Mannan shares how to build a portfolio of influence that can impact an entire organization and how to pay attention to potential rather than requirements. Hareem is the Director of Product Design and Group Product Manager at Segment. In this episode, Hareem shares her journey from being an individual contributor to becoming a manager and how that process was not a career upgrade, but instead a whole new role! You will also hear Hareem’s insights on how she embraces experimentation as a manager and switching her hiring approach led her to experience a game-changing unblocker! Tune in to hear all about Hareem’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

In episode 52, Pat Kua shares how and why you should be multiplying others on your team (and what that means!) Pat Kua is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience and the author of the Level Up leadership newsletter. Today, Pat is the author of three books and runs the Tech Lead Academy, offering online training for technical leaders. In this episode, we talk about sustaining your role to avoid burnout and the difference between managing things and leading people. Tune in to this episode to hear Pat’s early management mistakes and what he has learned throughout his leadership career.

In episode #51, Daniel Saks shares why it’s important to encourage failure and risk, and allow for others to share their lessons learned. Daniel Saks is the President and Co-CEO of AppDirect. He is also the host of the Decoding Digital Podcast. In this episode, Daniel also talks about what peak performance philosophy means and how your team members can perform at their best. Tune in to hear about Daniel’s productivity hacks and his habits that help improve cognitive capacity.

In our 50th episode of Supermanagers, Harley Finkelstein shares how he builds highly effective teams. Harley began his first company selling and designing t-shirts when he was just 17 years old. He pursued his law career and worked at a Toronto law firm before deciding to pursue his passion for entrepreneurship. Today, Harley is the President of Shopify. In this episode, Harley shares how vulnerability is a super power and also talks about self awareness and delegation. Harley also discusses how he leaves breadcrumbs while recruiting and why you always need to be on the search for great leaders. Tune in to our 50th episode to hear from Harley Finkelstein!

Mark Horstman, Co-founder of Manager Tools, discusses the importance of trust in management, emphasizing communication quality and quantity. He advocates for tough-to-fill positions for diligent hiring and more one-on-ones for efficient management. Insights on leadership, one-on-one meetings, and impactful hiring processes are shared, highlighting the value of building trust and prioritizing team dynamics.

In episode #48, Amanda Goetz explains why you must ruthlessly prioritize your time and your energy. Amanda Goetz is the former VP of Marketing at The Knot and today she is the Founder of House of Wise, a luxury CBD brand for women. In this episode, we talk with Amanda about the importance of clarity and the necessity that is, Directly Responsibility Individuals for campaigns and projects. Amanda also explains her  “What by When” tactic for operational excellence... and why OKRs are crucial to the success of your team. Tune in to learn how Amanda ruthlessly prioritizes to stay in a state of flow and shares her Start, Stop, Continue framework for giving and receiving feedback.

In episode 47, Ross Mayfield shares how you can run meeting pre-mortems to ensure your time is spent efficiently. Ross is the Product Lead for Integrations at Zoom, and an expert in remote work with over 20 years of experience working with distributed teams. Ross shares how he experiments within his organization, like deciding on a vacation policy or even ‘how to be a manager’ through discussions and involvement of the company. We also dove into his hyper-efficient meeting tactics and why everyone should have a 15-minute reflection blocked out in their calendars. Tune in to hear how you can blend asynchronous and synchronous work and to learn about the deciding factors of when to even book a meeting.

This week, we're taking a break from our usual format to share some exciting news, give you a sneak peek of what's coming on Episode #50, and share 9 book recommendations for managers and leaders!  Whether you're a first-time manager or an experienced leader, these 9 management books will help you lead with confidence and advance in your career. The Making of a Manager (Julie Zhuo) High Output Management (Andrew Grove) Radical Candor (Kim Scott) First, Break All The Rules (Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman) Mindset (Carol Dweck) The Manager’s Handbook (Alex McCaw) Who (Geoff Smart) Lean In (Sheryl Sandberg) Smarter, Better, Faster (Charles Duhigg)