This New Way

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 ho...

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...

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 upgr...

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...

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...

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 vulnerab...

In episode 49, Mark Horstman shares how to become a trustworthy manager. Mark Horstman is the Co-founder and Host of Manager Tools, a podcast with more than 1500 episodes. With an impressive career history, Mark has been an Army officer, a sales and marketing executive at Procter and Gamble and has delivered his training in The White House. In this episode, Mark emphasizes the importance of being...

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 a...

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...

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 Outpu...

In episode #46, David Hoang shares how you can develop your own leadership tree and why everyone needs a Hype Doc. David Hoang is a design leader, educator, and angel investor. David is currently the Product Design Director at Webflow and previously led Product Design and Research at One Medical. In this episode, we talk about balancing employee happiness while ensuring the greater good of the com...

In episode #45, Russ Laraway shares how you can build a coaching culture and lead by example. Russ Laraway is a well-versed leadership expert who has over 20 years of leadership experience in positions at Google, Twitter and Candor Inc. Today, Russ is the Employee Experience Evangelist at Qualtrics. In this episode, Russ shares how companies can improve their diversity by ensuring that every voice...

In episode 44, Joe tells us why hiring athletes, not quarterbacks, will help scale your marketing teams. Joe Martin is the VP of Marketing and Strategy at CloudApp - an instant video and image sharing platform. In this episode, Joe talks about the importance of one-on-one meetings... and explains how quarterly development conversations can be a better approach than yearly performance reviews. We a...

In episode #43, Alice Ko walks us through creating psychologically safe teams and shares tips on how you can individualize your approach to management. Alice Ko is the Director of Marketing Communications at Procurify. Alice is a Gallup-certified Strengths Coach and a Chartered Professional Accountant - two career paths we discuss in this episode. We talk about the importance of creating psycholog...

In episode #42, Darren Murph shares how remote work empowers people at work, and also in their everyday lives. Darren Murph is the Head of Remote at Gitlab - a company that is famously known for being one of the largest all-remote companies in the world. Prior to Gitlab, Darren was the Managing Editor at Engadget and the Director of Global Communications at Dolby Laboratories. He also holds a Guin...

In episode 41, Melissa and Johnathan Nightingale emphasize what the manager title exactly entails and how to own the role. Melissa and Johnathan are founders of Raw Signal Group , best-selling authors of "How F*cked Up Is Your Management? An Uncomfortable Conversation About Modern Leadership" and editors of The Co-Pour. Before all that, Melissa has been a startup warrior, previously holding execut...

In episode 40, Simon Stanlake highlights the importance of fulfillment and trust within a team. Simon Stanlake is the SVP of Engineering at Procurify – the leading spend management and procurement software platform. Prior to Procurify, he was the VP of Technology at Hootsuite and the CTO at TradeBytes Data Corp. In today’s episode, we covered the difference between a charismatic leader and a great...

In episode 39, Job Van der Voort helps us better understand the world of remote work. Job is the co-founder and CEO at Remote.com and the host of the Remote Work Podcast – a podcast we recommend if you’re new to managing distributed teams! On today’s episode, we talk to Job about the difference between being a micromanager and a manager who values detail. We also explore the benefits that come wit...

In episode 38, Katie Wilde tells us what hiring and onboarding look like for an all-remote team. Katie Wilde is the Vice President of Engineering at Buffer. As an Engineering Leader, Katie is guided by two missions: crafting productive teams and delivering a world-class software product. In today’s episode, we talk to Katie about her early days at Buffer and her experience working in a holacracy e...

In episode 37, Jonathan Ronzio explains why outdoor adventures and entrepreneurship are not so different after all. Jonathan Ronzio is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Trainual, a platform that helps businesses get systematized through digital playbooks. Jonathan is an award-winning storyteller and documentary filmmaker and has spoken on stages around the world about adventure, creati...

In episode 36, Amber Hurdle tells us why personality assessments and self-awareness make us better leaders. Amber Hurdle is a leadership and personal branding consultant who is also the mind behind the Velvet Machete – a globally recognized, eight-week leadership program that helps leaders define & position their value. Amber has years of experience in the hospitality and construction industry...

In episode #35, Cameron Herold shares what is really important to leaders. Cameron is the best selling author of the books Double Double and Meetings Suck, as well as the founder of COO Alliance. Prior to COO Alliance, Cameron was the Chief Operating Officer of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? where he led operations and helped the company soar from two million in revenue growth to 150 million in just seven years....

In episode 34, Nick Stein sheds light on the people who make up our teams, and the intricacies that come along with leadership. Nick Stein is the Chief Marketing Officer at Top Hat, a SaaS scale-up that helps professors and students learn more through interactive content. Nick is a results-driven marketing leader and has led teams at Vision Critical, as the SVP of Marketing and also spent some tim...

In episode #33, Amy Sandler lets us know what it takes to be challenging and caring. Amy Sandler, the Chief Content Officer at Radical Candor – an organization co-founded by Kim Scott and Jason Rosoff to help leaders learn the art of feedback. Prior to Radical Candor, Amy filled senior roles in marketing at the Young President’s Organization, Vistage, and the University of California in LA. In tod...

In episode 32, Farhan Thawar shares his biggest goal as a leader. Farhan is the Vice President of Engineering at Shopify. Prior to Helpful and Shopify, he was the VP of Engineering at Xtreme Labs, which was then (also) acquired by Pivotal – where Farhan took on the role of Chief Technology Officer of Mobile in 2013. Apart from an extensive career in Engineering, Farhan is an angel investor, writer...