Bernard Coleman III, SVP People at Swing Education

Navigating the Intersection of People, Tech, and Policy with Bernard Coleman III from Swing EducationIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Bernard, who shares his multifaceted career journey from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to his current role at Swing Education. Bernard discusses his roles in political campaigns, including working for the Democratic National Committee and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, and his transition into tech with companies like Uber and Gusto. He elaborates on making difficult managerial decisions, the importance of coaching, and the need for self-awareness in effective leadership. Bernard also shares advice on providing constructive feedback and the value of continuous, iterative management practices to nurture and grow talent. The episode concludes with Bernard emphasizing the importance of self-awareness for personal and professional success.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:41 Bernard's Career Journey02:25 Navigating Difficult Decisions in Management03:35 Self-Awareness in Leadership04:39 Turning Around Challenging Employee Situations06:17 Delivering Difficult Feedback Effectively08:02 Parting Advice and ConclusionPrevi is a private pricing network that is free for companies to launch and maintain. It saves employees $2,200/year on essential services like their cell phone and auto insurance bill. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit here to learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.