Leadership, Strategy and Transparency with Keeya Wang-Jones

Beyond Coding

Connect with Keeya Wang-Jones:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/keeyawangjones

Full episode on YouTube ▶️

https://youtu.be/tVNt6img4mU

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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:23 - Ingka and enabling coworkers
00:02:51 - Customer journey mapping
00:04:16 - Keeya used to be a coworker on the floor
00:05:28 - 80-20 focus areas
00:08:44 - Encouraging others to start experimenting
00:13:12 - Figuring out your passion
00:15:34 - Understanding the strategy
00:18:48 - Executing with intent
00:19:37 - Strategy to deliverables
00:21:36 - Communication is key
00:23:59 - Accommodating for diversity
00:27:06 - Transparency brings safe spaces
00:29:38 - Assumptions and survival mode
00:33:50 - Being as transparent as can be
00:35:19 - Empathy and tough love
00:38:11 - Feedback and job reviews
00:41:21 - Understanding costs
00:43:28 - Building partnerships
00:46:22 - Managers vs. leaders
00:49:32 - What type of leader do you want to be?