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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 21 MIN

Ep 349: How to Make the Boss-Employee Relationship Work for Everyone With Sabina Nawaz

from Diverse: a SWE podcast · host Society of Women Engineers

Leadership coach, author, engineer, and executive Sabina Nawaz shares how managers and employees can build stronger working relationships in this episode of Diverse. Recorded live at WE25 in New Orleans, Sabina draws on her 14-year career at Microsoft — including advising Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer — to break down what causes leaders to struggle and how to avoid becoming “that boss.” Hear how leaders can unlock better ideas from their teams, tips to demystify your manager’s working style, and what it means to “never go to work hungry.” — The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org.

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