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Think youâre not ready for that leadership role? Think again. Self-doubt might be holding you back, but it doesnât mean youâre not good enough.
In this episode of The Standup, Katy McFee shares how she overcame imposter syndrome and her insecurities to build a thriving careerâand help others do the same. As the founder and CEO of Insights to Action, Katy offers advice to help leaders build confidence and guide organizations in supporting women and working parents more effectively. Discover how asking for honest feedback, embracing failure, and setting clear boundaries have transformed her careerâand just might transform yours.
Things to listen for:
(00:00) Introducing Katy McFee
(00:57) How a lack of representation fuels self-doubt
(04:55) Proving that youâre ready for more senior roles
(08:02) Womenâs unique leadership strengths
(09:23) How to support working parents at work
(13:30) Iterate until you find success
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An inspiring goal has the power to unite people, fuel creativity, and drive teams to achieve extraordinary things.
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In this episode of The Standup, we speak with Adam Goldstein, CEO and founder of Archer, a company building electric aircraft to make urban flight more accessible. Adam shares how a bold, ambitious vision not only attracts top talent but also keeps teams focused and motivated through challenges.
Discover how Archer balances technical precision with creative freedom to create products that are both efficient and emotionally resonant. Adam also opens up about the importance of camaraderie among executives and why being a CEO doesnât have to be a lonely role. Adamâs insights offer a roadmap for leaders striving to make their vision a reality.
Things to listen for:
(00:00) Introducing Adam Goldstein(03:17) Designing for efficiency and emotion(05:47) Prioritizing âsurvivabilityâ to get to market faster(08:04) How to structure teams for innovation(09:22) Hiring and retaining top talent with an ambitious vision(11:09) The truth about being a CEOResources:
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What does it take to build truly inclusive teams?
In this episode of The Standup, we are joined by Julie Ann Crommett, founder and CEO of Collective Moxie and former Vice President of Multicultural Audience Engagement at Walt Disney. With a career built on bringing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to the likes of Google, Disney, and NBCUniversal, Julie shares all her best practices for orchestrating DEI programs. She shares how asking better questions and adopting perspective changes like âculture addâ instead of âculture fitâ can unlock the full potential of your team.
Itâs not just about hiring differently. Itâs about reshaping how leaders think about talent, team dynamics, and their role in normalizing inclusion. Think âculture addâ not âculture fitâ. Julie Ann makes it easy to get your DEI programs off the ground by highlighting small, actionable steps leaders can take to create environments where everyone thrives.
Things to listen for:
(00:00) Introducing Julie Ann Crommett
(00:56) A transformative moment at Disney
(03:23) Identifying hidden bias in hiring practices
(08:13) Internal mobility and performance reviews
(10:57) Questions leaders should ask to build inclusive teams
(12:26) The power of "culture fit" vs. "culture add"
(14:44) Supporting diverse hires
Resources:
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What can taking bets teach us about leadership?
In this debut episode of The Standup, Brave Bets Founder Jackie Yeaney reflects on how her ability to recover after unexpected bumps in the road and her willingness to step out of her comfort zone have defined her career. From a bold professional pivot at Delta Air Lines to mentoring unconventional hires at Tableau, Jackie has led the way with resilience. But itâs not all about the professional wins. Jackie also shares times her career took a back seat to her family life, crystallizing her philosophy that you can have it all, but perhaps not all at once, and certainly not without taking a few brave bets.
Things to listen for:
(00:00) Getting to know Jackie Yeaney
(00:52) The career pivot at Delta Air Lines that made all the difference
(03:20) The value of curiosity in identifying team potential
(04:19) The role of networking in personal and professional growth
(07:09) How to create focus at work
(11:15) Resetting priorities to support the family during challenges
(14:04) The CMO who fired the whole marketing team
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