Who is the guest of the interview?
Kimberly B. Cummings.
Why is her experience relevant to the topic?
She's a career and leadership development expert who went from studying her bosses to becoming one
According to Cummings, why is leadership is an art form?
Everyone needs to be managed differently… it's a form of art to create an exciting environment for everyone on a team.
What is radical transparency and why does she argue that it’s useful?
It’s allowing your team to be a part of decisions or letting them know when decisions are being made that impact their work.
What advice does she give to people who were not trained as managers?
Talk to your team, understand them and remember it’s not all about task management
What is « managing up »?
The process of positioning yourself in the workplace with your leader.
T/F We should only manage up when things at our workplace are dysfunctional?
False - we should manage up by advocating for ourselves and our work all the time.
Whose job is it to keep the boss updated on the day to day work and the goals of lower-ranked employees?
It’s each employee’s job!
How can you avoid overstepping professional boundaries or stepping on you bosses toes?
By not overly asserting yourself but by taking a more active approach to conversations with your boss
What is the difference of things happening to you vs with you?
To you- you’re just reacting to whatever happened; with you- you’re a participant / decision-maker in the changes that take place
What 3 key elements should an employee exhibit to become a candidate for promotion?
Innovation, Impact and Value
When looking for a promotion, what does it mean to « give a preview of work at a higher level »?
That as an employee, you should show you’re capable of doing more
What advice does she give about becoming leaders in a new work environment?
LEARN the environment before making involved moves
