This New Way

Author Erik Qualman discusses how to change your perspective as a leader, the difference between multitasking and switch tasking, the impact of AI on leadership, the art of saying no, and the unique life experiences that have shaped him. They also explore the importance of building relationships with team members, the benefits of walking meetings and staying focused, prioritizing your day, and the importance of regular check-ins with your team.

👉 Check out the episode resources here: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/cristina-cordova-linear-problems-vs-side-quests-navigating-challenges-head-on/ Every company has unique needs when it comes to growth. As a leader, it can be difficult to know what the next step is based on your company’s needs. Every company has its own context, problems and culture that uniquely affect what it needs to scale. In episode #158, Cristina shares her experience working at Stripe and Linear, focusing on how she manages company growth, unique hiring practices, and what to do when your team presents you with problems (AKA side quests). We also touch on work trials: what they are, how to go about executing them, and the benefits of implementing this practice within your company. Cristina Cordova is the Chief Operating Officer at Linear. Prior to Linear, she worked at Stripe and spent 7 years growing their Partnerships organization and leading a business unit. After Stripe, she joined Notion as Head of Platform & Partnerships, where she led their growth team focused on the self-serve business. Tune in to hear all about Cristina’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way! . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [04:11] Not being vulnerable is a mistake [10:08] Hiring people straight out of school [19:30] How to respond to problems  [24:22] Work trials and the hiring process [30:00] Tips for starting teams from scratch [35:40] Insight into growing a team RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Connect with Cristina on LinkedIn Follow Cristina on Twitter Subscribe to the ⁠Supermanagers TLDR⁠ newsletter

👉 Check out the episode resources here: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/jossie-haines-follow-the-leader-how-to-be-the-example-and-transform-engineering-teams/ Preventing burnout in your team starts at the top. As a leader, it’s important to model the behaviour you want to instill in your team. If you’re feeling burned out and not sure about taking the vacation you need to take it. That’s what you’d want any member of your team to do so they can perform at 100%.    In episode #157, Jossie explains how leaders can discourage burnout, improve their empathy and eliminate bias when working with different teams.  We also touch on how to earn the respect of your team and the things we come face to face with on the journey of becoming a more inclusive leader. Jossie Haines has over 22 years of experience in the tech industry as an award-winning software engineering leader at the forefront of emerging consumer technology across Silicon Valley, including leadership roles at Apple, Tile, Zynga, and American Express. Today, Jossie is the CEO and founder of Jossie Haines Consulting where she offers coaching and consulting services with the underlying goal of retaining more women in tech. Tune in to hear all about Jossie’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way! . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [03:41] Early mistakes [09:20] How to know you got enough buy-in [18:04] Earning respect from the people you work with [24:10] Improve empathy and reduce bias [30:11] Manage burnout in your team better [35:20] Setting the example for your team RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Read Drive by Daniel Pink Listen to Michael Watkins, Author: The First 90 Days on Supermanagers Take Harvard’s implicit bias test Connect with Jossie on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Follow Jossie on ⁠Twitter Subscribe to the ⁠Supermanagers TLDR⁠ newsletter

👉 Check out the episode resources here: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/meagen-eisenberg-lacework-driving-change-forward-how-to-achieve-buy-in-as-a-marketing-leader/ Getting buy-in from your team can be a difficult task.  Getting buy-in from those who aren’t your direct reports? Nearly impossible.  In episode #156, Meagen explains the importance of being able to influence those who you collaborate with outside of your team and how to collaborate across functions within your organization effectively.  Meagen Eisenberg is currently the Chief Marketing Officer of Lacework. She also has previous CMO experience from working in this role at both TripActions and MongoDB. She is also a board member for G2 and has acted as an advisor for companies like Loom and Productboard. Tune in to hear all about Meagen’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way! . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [03:15] Early mistakes - give feedback in real time [08:20] Roleplaying feedback [12:12] Communicating during exits [19:02] Technology overload [23:06] Collaboration across functions [26:50] Systematic culture of feedback [34:00] Leveraging various aliases  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Connect with Meagen on LinkedIn Follow Meagen on Twitter Subscribe to the Supermanagers TLDR newsletter

Check out the episode resources here 👉 https://fellow.app/supermanagers/karen-catlin-be-a-door-opener-not-a-gatekeeper-inclusivity-and-leadership/ Curiosity is a management quality.  Good managers are curious about their teams goals, what they are trying to achieve, and they do not make assumptions.  In episode #155, Karen outlines the difference between gatekeepers and door openers and underscores the importance of guiding rather than directing.  Karen Catlin is a leadership coach and an acclaimed author and speaker on inclusive workplaces. Her client roster includes Airbnb, DoorDash, Google, Intel, Intuit, LinkedIn, and many others.  Tune in to hear all about Karen’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way! . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [04:20] Constructive feedback is an art [11:00] What is glue work? [21:45] Saviour mentality within organizations [28:45] Gatekeepers versus door openers [31:00] Guiding people without bias [34:45] Be curious, not furious [37:00] Shaping an inclusive culture   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Read Better Allies by Karen Catlin Subscribe to 5 Ally Actions newsletter  Connect with Karen on LinkedIn Subscribe to the Supermanagers TLDR newsletter

Check out the episode resources here 👉 https://fellow.app/supermanagers/tim-armandpour-pagerduty-developing-organizational-resiliency/ Accountability is crucial regardless of the position you hold within an organization. This accountability is one of the ways teams can embrace resiliency as changes inevitably happen, such as new technology like AI.  In episode #154, Tim explains how he fosters resiliency within his team, and discusses the challenges organizations face when implementing changes.  We also touch on how to handle employees who resist change and how to hire resilient employees so this resistance doesn’t become an issue in the first place. Tim Armandpour has over 20 years of experience leading in the engineering world. Prior to his current role, he worked in leadership roles at Yodlee, Zong and PayPal. Today, Tim is the CTO at PagerDuty, helping leaders throughout the company develop a resilient workplace that embraces change. Tune in to hear all about Tim’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way! . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [04:22] Getting things wrong in leadership [12:24] Accountability in different positions [17:30] Benefits of matching resilient teams and systems  [26:45] What does AI mean in tech resiliency [31:35] Handling resistance to change [37:08] Hiring resilient employees RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Connect with Tim on LinkedIn Register for Fellow + AI LIVE Subscribe to the Supermanagers TLDR newsletter

👉Check out the resources mentioned here: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/esther-derby-honor-the-past-present-and-people/ Middle managers are often under-utilized and can play a very strategic role within organizations. See the role of the middle manager as connecting the contextual knowledge from the top of the organization with the day-to-day operations at the bottom. They can be extremely valuable when they work across the organization. We also touch on change and the resistance to it. Esther shares her ideas for implementing successful changes in businesses. In episode #153, Esther tackles her rules for positive, productive change and discusses the challenges organizations face when changes need to be implemented.  Esther Derby has over 40 years of experience leading and observing organizational change within a wide variety of organizations, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Today, Esther is a consultant, advisor, speaker, and author, helping leaders develop a workplace where everyone contributes to positive change. Tune in to hear all about Esther’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way! . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [05:48] Status’s effect on relationships [11:35] Change starts from where you are [15:00] The people are not the problem [19:28] The role of the middle managers [24:30] What are white space roles [30:45] Put your fingerprints on it RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://estherderby.com/ Read 7 Rules for Positive Productive Change Read Humble Inquiry and Humble Consulting by Edgar Schein Connect with Esther on LinkedIn Subscribe to the Supermanagers TLDR newsletter

👉 Check out the resources mentioned here: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/bill-tingle-the-interplay-between-leadership-power-and-relationship-building/ As a leader, a certain level of power is needed to be effective. In episode #152, Bill Tingle shares how he defines and accumulates power as a leader and how he utilizes it to improve the quality of teams.  Bill Tingle has over 30 years of experience working with technology professionals to advance their leadership skills. Some of his past clients include LinkedIn, Tripadvisor, EY and Stripe.  Today, Bill is an executive coach, helping leaders get their teams back on track through communication and strategy.  Tune in to hear all about Bill’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way! . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [08:20] Developing soft skills [15:10] Accumulating power [18:20] Deep dive into defining power [23:20] Clear communication [27:43] The 5 language constructs [31:20] Ask questions [37:30] AI and change management RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://www.tingleleadership.com/ Connect with Bill on LinkedIn Read ⁠The Courage to be Disliked⁠ by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga Subscribe to the Supermanagers TLDR newsletter

👉Check out the resources here : https://fellow.app/supermanagers/manuela-barcenas-alexandra-sunderland-fellow-app-special-inbetweenisode-celebrating-3-years-of-supermanagers/ This is a special episode. An ‘inbetweenisode’ if you will.  We’re celebrating 3 years of powerful and impactful episodes with leaders from all walks of life by sharing short clips of conversations over the years that have made a lasting impact on today’s special guests, Manuela and Alexandra from Fellow.app! Find the episodes and resources mentioned throughout this episode below.  Tune in to hear all about the past 3 years and the lessons learned along the way! . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [03:30] How Supermanagers impacts Fellow  [07:00] Tamar on the definition of being done [13:34] Melissa and Johnathan on being a boss [22:19] David on connecting people to your mission [29:15] Heidi on instilling the growth mindset [36:34] Liz on knowing when to let someone fail [46:36] David on empowering your team through delegating [51:58] The common mistakes managers make  EPISODES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Episode 136 with Tamar Bocovici Episode 41 with Melissa and Johnathan Nightingale Episode 69 with David Robinson Episode 95 with Heidi Hauver Episode 134 with Liz Wiseman Episode 100 with David Sacks RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Melissa and Johnathan Nightingale’s newsletter Worldsbestnewsletter.com Read David’s book The Substance of Leadership Read the Beautiful Oops kids book by Barney Saltzberg Read Multipliers by Liz Wiseman Subscribe to the Supermanagers TLDR newsletter

👉 Check out the resources here: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/patrick-pichette-inovia-capital-the-tao-of-management/ Is personal development an afterthought for you or your team? It shouldn’t be!  A strong sense of purpose fuels motivation and provides team members with the determination to seize the day. In episode #150, Patrick Pichette discusses the crucial role of effective processes and routines that facilitate effortless flow and alignment within a team.  Patrick Pichette is a technology leader with over 30 years of experience, having guided prominent companies like Google, Twitter, McKinsey, Sprint Canada, and Bell Canada through digital transformations and periods of intense growth. As Google's CFO from 2008-2015, he was instrumental in the company's strategic growth and the creation of Alphabet, overseeing nearly 150 acquisitions, including Nest and Motorola. Pichette also served on Twitter's board from 2017-2022, chaired the board from 2020-2021, and co-facilitated the company's $44B sale to Elon Musk in 2022. In this episode, Patrick shares his blueprint for building high-performing teams, creating development plans, and trusting your team.  Tune in to hear all about Patrick’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way! . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [04:35] Becoming a super individual contributor [09:40] Don't make development an afterthought [16:50] Developing world-class employees [21:20] Creating a development plan [25:20] Routines are the Tao of management [35:32] Lessons learned as the Chairman at Twitter [40:32] Capture diversity immediately   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow Patrick on LinkedIn Follow Patrick on Twitter Read Toyota Production System: Beyond Large-Scale Production by Taiichi Ohno Subscribe to the Supermanagers TLDR newsletter