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Most managers focus on avoiding bad things when they should be focusing on creating good things.



In this episode, Ali Asaria discusses the importance of having the hard conversations that eliminate poor alignment, and how to ensure employees remain motivated by a sense of creativity and autonomy. 



Ali Asaria is a Canadian technology entrepreneur who has founded several companies including Well.ca and his latest venture, Tulip, an enterprise retail technology company. He is also the original creator of the most popular BlackBerry game, BrickBreaker. Ali has many years of experience leading teams of over 200 people.



In episode #168, Ali explains how important it is to experiment with your team’s leadership and management practices. He also shares how this experimentation can help you discover things within each team that help the entire company succeed.



Tune in to hear all about Ali’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[04:50] There’s no secret formula

[09:53] Implement management lightly

[15:00] Icelandic work week

[25:00] Discovering the lack of trust

[34:40] Getting your team aligned

[39:23] Using AI to solve problems

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Connect with Ali on LinkedIn

Download Fellow’s meeting cost calculator

Read The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

Read Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler 

Subscribe to the Raw Signal Group Newsletter

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DEI is not about shrinking one person's slice of pie, but rather expanding the pie for everyone.



In this episode, Dr. Vijay Pendakur discusses the importance of shifting the conversation from diversity to relevance and complexity. We also touch on the distinction between talent attraction and talent acquisition, emphasizing the significance of telling an authentic talent story in the right spaces. 



Dr. Vijay Pendakur has held Vice President and C-level roles at Zynga, VMware, and Dropbox. Dr. Pendakur possesses strong domain expertise on how organizations can adapt to changing trends, from the changing demographics of Generation Z to the rapidly evolving landscape of managing hybrid teams. Dr. Pendakur serves on the institute teaching faculty of the Race and Equity Center, at the University of Southern California, and was recognized as a top DEI leader by Channel Futures in 2021 and Untapped in 2022.



In episode #167, Dr. Pendakur shares why equity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but are crucial for unlocking peak performance in teams.



Tune in to hear all about Dr. Pendakur’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[03:50] Culture eats strategy for breakfast

[08:38] Don’t always trust your gut

[17:15] Dynamism is essential as a leader

[26:30] How to implement DEI 

[30:30] Inclusion + belonging = performance 

[37:16] DEI is a generative model 

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Connect with Dr. Pendakur on LinkedIn

Read Resonant Leadership by Annie McKee and Richard Boyatzis

Subscribe to the Supermanagers TLDR newsletter

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Do you ever say sorry when you’re late to a meeting?

It’s easy to be apologetic to our coworkers, but this can disempower you as a person. There are a few alternatives to ensure you stay empowered while being courteous, such as “thank you for waiting for me to begin”. 

Amanda Blesing dives into how to not diminish your power in the workplace, and eliminate credibility killers. She also explains how people can fall into a mindset that forces them to pay the “loyalty penalty” and why this mindset is so dangerous. 

Amanda Blesing is a leading author, speaker, mentor and corporate trainer and creator of The Ambition Revolution program, who consults busy and ambitious professionals.  She has over 25 years of leadership experience, and was previously CEO of SOCAP Australia. She’s spent time working with clients such as Atlassian, ANZ, and Suncorp. She’s coached over 2000 women to overcome societal limitations and take charge of their success. 

In episode #166, Amanda shares her experiences as an executive coach to help you be a more present leader who is a champion for career growth of those on your team.

Tune in to hear all about Amanda’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[04:00] Being a present leader

[11:50] Self promotion tactics

[17:50] How to be heard

[26:00] The “We’ve got enough women” mentality

[31:00] Credibility killers

[37:38] Well-meaning poor advice 

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Connect with Amanda Blesing on LinkedIn

Check out Amanda’s books

Subscribe to the Supermanagers TLDR newsletter

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Do you ever think about the importance of the types of people your company hires?

When hiring, many companies focus on the experience of their candidates. While this plays a large role, who a person is and their level of entrepreneurial talent could be even more important. 

Jason explains the nuances of hiring the right fit for your company, breaking down the distinction between generalists and specialists. He also shares how to get your company ahead by leveraging AI and developing relationships with your competitors. 

Jason Smith is a product driven, sales and marketing centric tech entrepreneur. He has been the cofounder, investor or early employee of 5 start-ups. He’s led sales, marketing, product and services teams, advised great companies like Mobify (acquired by Salesforce.com) and Strutta (acquired by LX Ventures) and received E&Y's Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year for the Pacific Region. He is currently the CEO and Cofounder of Klue, an AI-powered Competitive Enablement platform.

In episode #165, Jason shares his experiences as an entrepreneurial leader to help you delegate, hire and manage better.

Tune in to hear all about Jason’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[04:10] Delegation reluctancy

[09:30] How to know when to have a tough conversation

[14:40] Hiring entrepreneurial people

[20:40] Ambiguous interview questions

[26:00] Looking at a candidate’s past

[30:00] Develop relationships with your competitors

[36:00] Company-wide AI day

[41:00] Being the bouncer of your company

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Connect with Jason on LinkedIn

Check out Fellow’s new Meeting Guidelines feature

Read No Rules Rules by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer

Subscribe to the Supermanagers TLDR newsletter

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How often do you approach your daily tasks with clear intention?

There's a prevailing notion in many businesses that prioritize "output" over "outcome". But what if this mindset inadvertently redirects our focus and dilutes our intentionality?

James explains that, “Every action is a vote for who you intend to be.” This philosophy revolves around aligning each action with the desired outcome based on set intentions. Moreover, James sheds light on the significance of acknowledging 'invisible work'—the countless, often overlooked tasks that fill our days.

James Carr is an engineering leader with over 20 years of experience building and running distributed systems, leading high performing teams, and collaborating across functions. He has worked in various positions at CARFAX, Monetate and Zapier, and is currently the ​​Director of Engineering at Care.com.

In episode #164, James shares his advice for using ChatGPT for job applications, being an ideal team player, and what to “lean in” on as an engineering leader.

Tune in to learn more about James’ leadership journey and the invaluable lessons he’s gathered along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[05:00] Focus on outcome not output

[09:30] What to lean in on as an engineering leader

[16:25] Change work by using intention

[23:28] Quality vs quantity

[26:00] Using ChatGPT for job applications

[31:00] What’s the deal with cover letters

[36:50] What an ideal team player looks like

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Connect with James on LinkedIn

Read Making Work Visible By Dominica DeGrandis

Read The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni 

Join the Rands Leadership Slack Group 

Listen to Michael Lopp’s (Rands’ founder) Supermanagers Episode

Subscribe to the Supermanagers TLDR newsletter

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How often do you celebrate failures?



Don’t let the fear of failure stop your organization from reaching its full potential. 



Shanee Ben-Zur explains that “Companies that are overly risk averse are doomed to sameness,” which is a fate much worse than failure. She also shares how other types of fears can negatively impact your organization such as the fear of commitment. 



Shanee Ben-Zur is a customer-obsessed marketing leader with 15 years of experience leading teams across all areas of marketing. She has worked in various positions at Dropbox, PlayStation, NVIDIA, and Salesforce.Today, Shanee is at Crunchbase as their Chief Growth and Marketing Officer. 



In episode #163, Shanee shares her advice for going from peer to manager, learning what your values are, and why you should hire sporks - not spoons.



Tune in to learn more about Shanee’s leadership journey and the invaluable lessons she’s gathered along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[03:06] Going from peer to manager

[11:30] Learning what your values are

[16:30] Share the milestones you’ve reached

[22:50] How to get people to speed up

[27:20] Take measured risks

[35:33] Help them with the hurdles

[39:10] Hire sporks and not spoons

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Connect with Shanee on LinkedIn

Subscribe to the Supermanagers TLDR newsletter