77: Amanda Daering: Effective Team Management Strategies, Leaders vs Managers
77: Amanda Daering: Effective Team Management Strategies, Leaders vs Managers
Practical recipes for being a great leader and team builder
We discuss the complexities of change management, the importance of direct communication, and the evolving dynamics of workplace relationships vs in the past. How to build trust within teams, the significance of clarity in roles, and the challenges of hiring in today's market, particularly for executive positions.
What’s the difference between really good leaders and bad managers?
Takeaways
Change management should simplify processes, not complicate them
Workplace dynamics are influenced by external advice.
Hiring should focus on long-term vision and fit.
Leadership requires balancing urgency with pragmatism.
Sound Bites
"People are getting too much of their work advice from TikTok."
Chapters
02:55 The Art of Direct Communication
05:50 Navigating Workplace Dynamics
09:07 Building Trust in Teams
11:55 The Evolution of Work Structures
14:48 Effective Team Management
18:05 The Importance of Clarity in Roles
24:04 Hiring for the Future
26:54 The Role of Leadership in Change
30:01 The Challenge of Executive Hiring
33:13 The Impact of AI on Recruitment
36:02 Networking in Today's Job Market
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Amanda's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandadaering/
Leah’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahtharin/
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