Summary:

Dr. Jim interviews Regina Ross, Chief People and Culture Officer at Khan Academy, about getting people ready to lead. Regina shares her non-traditional HR background and how it shaped her people strategy. She emphasizes the importance of investing time in developing and coaching new leaders, even in a fast-paced business environment. Practical tips include establishing ground rules, having regular one-on-ones, and creating individual development plans. Regina also encourages individual contributors to drive their own development by setting the agenda and discussing their aspirations with their managers. Tune in for valuable insights on leadership readiness.

Key Takeaways:

New leaders should invest time upfront in developing their teams to avoid setbacks later.
Understanding and being upfront about personal strengths and weaknesses is key to authentic leadership.
Regular one-on-ones with direct reports should emphasize both business outcomes and personal development.
Individual contributors should proactively manage their development by setting agendas for one-on-ones and seeking competency assessments.
Leaders should create a company culture that encourages vulnerability and openness about areas requiring support.

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