This New Way

Coaching may be your intention, but what if you are actually being a motivational micromanager? Dr. Julia Milner is a professor of leadership at EDHEC Business School, a leadership researcher, and powerful TEDx speaker. In this episode, Dr. Milner tells us why leaders shouldn’t give advice and what they should aim to do instead. We also dive into coaching tactics you can implement with your today...

For any team to work efficiently and well, ownership is important. As a leader, how do you motivate your team intrinsically? Kevan Lee, is the VP of Marketing at Oyster, with previous experience as the VP of Marketing at Buffer and Interim Head of Marketing at Polly. In today’s episode, Kevan shares why he uses intrinsic motivation with his team and how he offers feedback to encourage more positiv...

As leaders, transformation and great results are what we strive for. But what do we need in order to get there? Hamish Thomson is the Former Regional President and Global Brand Head for Mars Inc. Today, Hamish is the Author of ‘It’s Not Always Right to be Right’. In today’s episode, Hamish shares why hiring people who think exactly like you is a mistake and why you need diversity of thought on you...

In episode 77, Matt Davey shares how to frame meetings as ceremonies and obstacles as opportunities. Matt Davey is the CXO (Chief Experience Officer) at 1Password. In today’s episode, Matt walks us through how he experiments with meeting formats as a rapidly-growing team. We also talk about why Matt labels himself as an optimist and how that helped him during his time as Chief Operating Optimist....

In episode 76, Steven Rogelberg shares the mood of the meeting. Steven Rogelberg is the author of The Surprising Science of Meetings. In today’s episode, Steven talks about why energy matters in meetings and how leaders can improve listening, positivity, and engagement with a display of high energy and gratitude. We also talk about framing meeting agendas as a set of questions to answer to help im...

In episode 75, Renee Solorzano shares how to onboard and coach your team to their full potential. Renee Solorzano is the Director of Product Design at Faire and has previously worked at Airbnb, General Assembly, and Squarespace. In this episode, how she balanced friendship and management when building relationships with her team as a new manager. We also talk about coaching direct reports to deliv...

In episode 74, Paul Lem tells us why most of the goals we set are wrong. Paul Lem is the author of Master Life Faster, a book full of his learning that he wanted to share with others, including his kids. In this episode, we dive deep into the Pareto principle and how to decide which items are worth pursuing. We talk about coaching, goal setting, uncovering bottlenecks to achieving great things. Tu...

In episode 73, Phylicia Jones shares why it is important to have a point of view even if it disrupts someone else’s. Phylicia Jones is the Senior Director of Global Talent Development at PagerDuty. She is also the creator of PagerDuty’s Learning Weeks to help internal teams learn new skills. In this episode, we uncover why leaders should use the acronym W.A.I.T. We also dive into data and what to...

In episode 72, Kim Scott tells you how to get sh*t done fast and fair at work. Kim Scott is the author of the famous management book Radical Candor, and most recently, Just Work. In this episode, we talk about how managers can create a culture of feedback and drive results collaboratively. We also dive into decision-making and why telling people what to do just doesn’t work. Kim also shares how to...

In episode 71, Jerry Colonna teaches you how to attain radical self-inquiry through the challenges of leadership. Jerry Colonna is the CEO of Reboot.io and author of  “ Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up”. In this episode, we talk about asking questions as a leader and how to examine reasons and choices in a unique way. We also talk about how to free yourself of negative behavior an...

In episode 70, Colin Bryar shares how Amazon improved their hiring process with Bar Raisers and why they ditched Powerpoints during decision-making meetings. Colin was previously known as Jeff Bezo’s right-hand man during his time as Vice President of Amazon. Today, he is the co-author of “Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon.” In this episode, Colin shares the impo...

In episode 69, David Robinson shares why managers must get laser-focused on their standards. David Robinson is a former Commanding Officer at the United States Marine Corps. Today, he is the CEO of Vertical Performance Enterprise. In this episode, David explains what a leadership triad consists of and how you can implement each factor to empower your team. Tune in to find out if you have a high-pe...

In episode 68, Sarah Gretczko dives into positive reframing and explains why this skill can be used with anyone, from toddlers to business professionals.  Sarah is a future of work enthusiast and the Executive Vice President, Chief Learning & Insights Officer at Mastercard.  Tune in to this episode to learn why the future of work is human, and how you can keep a human element in a di...

In episode 67, Gary Rogers breaks down how to be a great public speaker and why it is such a common fear for most of us. Gary is America’s leading Public Speaking Skills Coach. He has over 40 years of experience helping leaders at organizations like Procter and Gamble and Coca-Cola improve their communication. In this episode, we cover the consequences of not being a good communicator and how this...

In episode 66, Kathy Klotz-Guest helps you realize whether or not you are nurturing innovation or if you are sending “shut up” signals. Kathy Klotz-Guest is a storyteller, humor in business expert, and Founder of Keeping It Human. In this episode, we talk about the conversations leaders should be having with their team... and how improv can create psychological safety. We also explore having a tem...

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...

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 l...

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...

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...

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 delegati...

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 wit...

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, K...

In episode 58, Smruti Patel talks about building trust through clarity and vulnerability and the importance of how information flows within an organization. Smruti Patel is the Head of Engineering at Stripe, where she leads Latency, Efficiency, Access & Attribution, & Performance... as well as the Data Platform organization. In this episode, Smruti shares three key factors that influence p...

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 a...

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 becom...