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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