In this episode, Jamie speaks with Nina Somerville, senior tech executive and current Senior Vice President at Sailpoint. Nina shares excellent advice on how to successfully transition into new leadership roles, including learning how to rely on others, asking questions, and taking time to share your intentions. Nina explains how important it is to lead authentically and how showing up as yourself builds trust with those around you. She challenges us to "lead in any role," highlighting that those who do this well consistently bring people together to solve problems and are quick to share success. Nina is a high EQ leader who values personal relationships and empowering complementary skill sets over enforcing hierarchical structures.
During the episode, Jamie and Nina refer to the following work:
The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins
Joy and Success at Work: Building Organizations that Don't Suck (The Life Out of People) by Mark McClain
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