In this weeks episode, Anusha, a seasoned data engineering leader, shares her insights and experiences in leading high-performing teams in the tech industry. She discusses a turning point in her leadership journey and the challenges she faced transitioning from an engineer to a leader. Anusha also talks about fostering innovation and creativity within her team, balancing driving results with maintaining a positive team culture, making tough ethical decisions, and the role of feedback in her leadership. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and continuous growth as a leader.
In this episode, we explore:
- Transitioning from an engineer to a leader can be challenging, but it's important to embrace the change and learn from past mistakes.
- Fostering innovation and creativity within a team involves increasing curiosity, turning problems into possibilities, and being transparent as a leader.
- Balancing driving results with maintaining a positive team culture requires effective planning, work-life balance, and optimizing meeting schedules.
- Making tough ethical decisions as a leader involves considering the impact on the company and employees, and doing what is right.
- Feedback plays a crucial role in leadership, and it's important to give and receive feedback transparently and constructively.
- Continued growth as a leader involves self-awareness, mentoring others, observing and learning from great minds, and staying updated with leadership resources.
Anusha Valliappan's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anusha-valliappan-20a12a15/
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:46 - What is one decision you made that was a turning point for your leadership?
03:48 - How do you foster innovation and creativity in your teams?
05:38 - How do you balance driving results with maintaining a positive team culture?
07:42 - Can you describe a moment when you had to make a tough ethical decision?
09:11 - What role does feedback play in your leadership?
10:56 - How do you continue to grow and develop as a leader?
12:19 - What leadership book has influenced you most, and why?
14:22 - Conclusion
15:51 - Outro
Book Recommendation:
- "It Doesn't Have To Be Crazy At Work" by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson: https://amzn.to/3LP1E4N
About "A Leader's Story":
"A Leader's Story" is a podcast that explores the unique paths of extraordinary leaders. In each episode, we ask the same seven questions to our guests, revealing the diverse journeys and insights that shape their success. Join us as we uncover the stories that make each leader's experience truly one-of-a-kind.
Host & Creator of "A Leader's Story" - Joe Rossi (https://linkedin.com/in/bigdatajoe)
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