1. What have you found most challenging as a leader?

Leading a Team. ...
Guiding Change. ...
Managing Stakeholders. ...
Set goals for yourself and your team. ...
Delegate more to others. ...
Maximize your unique value. ...
Get role clarity. ...
Strengthen team alignment and collaboration.

2. How did you become a leader? Can you please briefly tell the story?

“Leadership is about collaboration and inspiring others to do their best work. I aim to be direct and collaborate with my team members by delegating tasks, leading by example, and making sure they know I care.”

3. How do you structure your work days from waking up to going to sleep?

Create a to-do list. ...
Plan ahead by making a daily schedule. ...
Establish a morning routine. ...
Make alternative plans in case of interruptions. ...
Take advantage of your most productive hours. ...
Set time for breaks. ...
Group identical tasks together. ...
Set a time for e-mails and notifications.

4. What's a recent leadership lesson you've learned for the first time or been reminded of?

Lesson #1: Talk Less, Listen More

One of the best and most frequently recommended leadership lessons is to talk less and listen more. A good leader knows when it's time to step back and listen to what team members and employees are trying to say, and take those opinions into consideration when making decisions.

5. What's one book that has had a profound impact on your leadership so far? Can you please briefly tell the story of how that book impacted your leadership?

Maxwell is a widely respected author and speaker with over 30 years of leadership experience. In this foundational book, he shares the core, timeless laws of leadership that you'll be sure to reference many times over the course of your career.

6. If you could only give one piece of advice to a young leader, what would you say to them?

Encourage productive meetings. ...
Learn from your mistakes. ...
Be passionate. ...
Compliment and recognize team members. ...
Create a fun work environment. ...
Focus on change. ...
Promote diversity. ...
Help to develop future leaders.

7. What is one meaningful story that comes to mind from your time as a leader, so far?

"Management isn't some skill like drawing where you can just practice in isolation for hours and hours on end. You need to have the opportunity to be stretched in certain situations in order to learn and grow."