Category: Deciding to be a Leader
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Navigating the Invisible Divide: Leading for the First Time
When you step into a leadership role for the first time – especially when the people you now lead were recently your peers – you may be surprised to notice an invisible wall forming between you and the members of your team. The colleagues you once vented with about company quirks or second-guessed management decisions…
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The Impact of a Meaningful Mission: Finding Purpose in Your Work
For many years, I worked for large, well-known companies. These companies developed apps that improved the lives of their users, and I’m proud of the work I did at places like GoPro, Intuit, Walmart, Petco, and others. However, when I took a job at Insulet, my perspective on the value of my work changed. Insulet…
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Take Charge of Your Career: How to Own Your Path to Success
Many people I meet are waiting for the next opportunity to come their way. They assume their company will naturally recognize their strengths, acknowledge their contributions, and present opportunities that allow them to grow. While some companies do this, many do not. Regardless of whether your company prioritizes career development, relying on others to chart…
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The Rewards and Realities of Leadership
Why would someone want to step away from the individual contributor work they excel at and take on the added responsibility of leadership? The transition to leadership offers both advantages and disadvantages, and the decision to lead is deeply personal. Through years of experience in leadership roles, I’ve come to understand both the rewards and…
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