Hey fellow leaders in tech! Today, I'm diving into a problem that trips up even the best leaders – unspoken expectations. Think about it...have you ever been frustrated, not knowing exactly what your boss, your team, your client needed from you? That haze of uncertainty? It's the worst!

But here's the thing, as leaders, I think sometimes we do this to ourselves too. See, so many of the leaders who come to me for coaching are secretly wishing for something specific, but they haven't put it into words, not even to themselves. And you know what happens then?

Resentment builds, projects stall, and that awesome team dynamic starts to fall apart. Yikes.

That's why, today, I want to challenge you to get courageous and dig into expectations setting! Find the full transcript and more resources for leaders at BetterLeaderGrowth.io/6.

Marion Bertoli helps leaders in tech leverage their self awareness into an impactful leadership style and lead with confidence.

• For VIP step-by-step support, apply for Marion's VIP Leadership Coaching Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you for a discovery call.
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Imagine this: you're at the helm of a high-growth tech startup. Investors or your N+1 and N+2 are breathing down your neck, deadlines are dangerously approaching, and your team is looking to you for answers. The pressure is just part of the landscape, like a tree in a forest. And honestly, you're starting to crack.

You know the burnout statistics. You hear all the wellness buzzwords. But deep down, you're convinced there's no other way: If you slow down, even for a second, the whole thing might crumble.

Well, I'm here to tell you I lived that story. And it really annoyed me. But then, something shifted – a moment of clarity that changed everything. It all started with tomatoes, a monk, and a lesson I wasn't expecting....

Find the full transcript for this episode and more resources for leaders in tech at betterleadergrowth.io/5

Marion Bertoli helps leaders in tech leverage their self awareness into an impactful leadership style and lead with confidence.

• For VIP step-by-step support, apply for Marion's VIP Leadership Coaching Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you for a discovery call.
• Or if you're stuck on your leadership communication for feedback, grab a Give Masterful Feedback Session with Marion here.

Building a team, whether from scratch or adding new members, reminds me of those delicate card castles. It takes focus, patience, and basically forever to build that foundation. One misplaced card or a sudden gust of wind... poof! Sound familiar?

So much goes into building teams AND making them perform – especially in the fast-paced tech world. I've built my fair share of card castles, aka teams, and let me tell you, some have been stunners, others... well, let's just say there were lessons learned along the way.

Let’s dig into the theory and practice behind building performing teams.

Find the full transcript for this episode and more resources for leaders in tech at betterleadergrowth.io/4

Marion Bertoli helps leaders in tech leverage their self awareness into an impactful leadership style and lead with confidence.

• For VIP step-by-step support, apply for Marion's VIP Leadership Coaching Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you for a discovery call.
• Or if you're stuck on your leadership communication for feedback, grab a Give Masterful Feedback Session with Marion here.