
This New Way
This New Way (formerly Supermanagers) is a show hosted by Aydin Mirzaee (CEO of Fellow–#1 AI Meeting Assistant) about how real companies are using AI at work. No theory, no fluff — just straight talk with leaders who are testing, implementing, and learning as they go.
What you’ll get:
How leaders are integrating AI into their teams and processes
Honest takes on what’s working, what’s not, and what’s changing
Live AI tool demos
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Latest episodes

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Jan 18, 2024 • 40min
Winning Advice for Energizing 1:1 Meetings: How to Crush Dead Space and Navigate the Status Update Trap (with Steven Rogelberg, Author and Organizational Psychologist)
Organizational psychologist Steven Rogelberg shares key strategies to optimize 1:1 meetings, avoid status update traps, and foster meaningful conversations. His new book 'Glad We Met' offers research-backed approaches to unlock team growth and individual development. The importance of regular 1:1 meetings and effective strategies for successful meetings are discussed, challenging generational stereotypes and emphasizing active listening.

Jan 11, 2024 • 41min
Creating Cohesion: The Art of Connecting the Dots in Team Dynamics (with Tonille Miller, Founder of EXT and Author of “The Flourishing Effect”)
Tonille Miller, expert in leadership and organizational dynamics, shares insights on delegation for development, the transformative power of feedback in shaping culture, and investing in employee growth for success. The podcast discusses job crafting, transforming toxic culture at Microsoft, and effective feedback in team dynamics.

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Jan 4, 2024 • 38min
Growth As A Default Setting: How to Support Your Team at Different Stages of the Learning Curve (with Whitney Johnson, CEO of Disruption Advisors)
Whitney Johnson, CEO of Disruption Advisors, discusses the S curve of job satisfaction, the importance of disrupting oneself, and the value of coaching. Other topics include the intense work culture in investment banking, meeting guidelines for larger organizations, and the power of personal growth in impacting the team and organization.

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Dec 14, 2023 • 40min
Diagnosing Gaps and Building A Digital Mentor: Using AI to Spot Opportunities for Growth (with Q Hamirani, Chief People & Communications Officer at Paper)
Q Hamirani, Chief People & Communications Officer at Paper, discusses leveraging AI, using ChatGPT as a mentor, revolutionizing job processes, enhancing communication, and bridging gaps in remote teams. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity in leadership, effective remote work communication, and building relationships.

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Dec 7, 2023 • 45min
The Resilient Leader's Reality Check: Planning for Change and Adjusting Your Course (with Leah Tharin, Startup Advisor)
Leah Tharin, a startup advisor, shares insights on leading through constant change, aligning teams with goals, allowing job trials, reality checks, planning for resilience, and mitigating risks in tech. She also discusses product-led growth, early leadership experiences, imposter syndrome, meeting guidelines to improve behavior, and the challenges of hiring the right people.

7 snips
Nov 30, 2023 • 37min
Stepping Into Transformation: Lessons in Designing Management Training That Sticks (with Justin McSharry, Senior Director of Learning and Leadership Development, Dropbox)
Justin McSharry, Senior Director of Learning and Leadership Development at Dropbox, shares insights on the importance of internal peer groups for managers, elements required for a successful management training program, and tactics to handle business transitions. He emphasizes the 4 main pillars of leadership development at Dropbox and the need for companies to invest in their managers. Justin's experiences in managing teams, embracing conflict, cultivating leadership skills, and peer group coaching are also discussed.

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Nov 23, 2023 • 41min
Assessing for Fit, Onboarding for Impact: Transform New Hires into Revenue Drivers (with Maranda Dziekonski, SVP of Customer Success at Datasembly)
Maranda Dziekonski, SVP of Customer Success at Datasembly, shares innovative approaches to onboarding and aligning new hires with company goals. She discusses assessing for cultural fit, fostering continuous learning, and transforming onboarding into a tool for business success. Practical advice and strategies for optimizing team performance are offered throughout the episode.

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Nov 16, 2023 • 40min
Rethinking Leadership: The Characteristics of a Successful Team Guide (with Gary Bolles, Chair for the Future of Work)
Gary Bolles, Chair for the Future of Work, shares insights on rethinking leadership and embracing the role of a team guide. He discusses the changing dynamics of work, empowering teams, transforming culture, and the characteristics of a successful team guide. The episode explores concepts like leaderless organizations and offers tools for meeting efficiency.

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Nov 9, 2023 • 37min
Speed is Safety: Lessons on Business Building and Local Decision Making (with Fredrik Thomassen, CEO and Founder of Superside)
Fredrik Thomassen, CEO and Founder of Superside, discusses the values of speed, kindness, and truth-seeking in building a successful company. He shares insights on unblocking employees, decentralized decision-making, and the importance of adapting work methods. Tune in to hear his leadership journey and lessons learned along the way.

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Nov 2, 2023 • 36min
When Change Is on the Horizon: Strategies for Increasing Team Readiness (with Adrienne Barnard, SVP, People Operations & Experience at Mainstay)
Adrienne Barnard, SVP, People Operations & Experience at Mainstay, shares strategies for effective feedback conversations and coaching team members. She discusses leading through changing times, prioritizing wellness in the workplace, and building management training for a scaling company. Learn about the importance of resilience, flexibility, and open communication in teams, as well as the value of employee wellness and creating a culture of empathy.