No Dumbing Down with Karen Walker

Today’s guest knows the way to a truly successful business: teamwork. Karen Walker has experienced this first-hand from working for the largest supplier of PC systems - Compaq as employee #104. On the show she shares the power of smart processes, what to do when not all team players are playing at the same level, and her learnings from her latest book ‘No Dumbing Down’. Karen currently works with senior leaders from tech companies, to “help them give form to the vision that they have”. Working with both large companies and startups, she enjoys exploring the differences between these two worlds. Her philosophy is not just about getting stuff done, but how it gets done. Links mentioned in this show www.KarenWalker.us ‘No Dumbing Down’ by Karen Walker ‘Radical Candor’ by Kim Scott Hosted by Gillian Davis, co-author 'First Time Leader; Foundational Tools to Inspire and Enable Your New Team' this podcast is to inspire managers to step up and lead their teams. We talk to those on the front line and get managers to share what has worked, what hasn't and what resources they have tried and tested. This podcast is powered by OverTime an agency that helps new leaders build great teams, products and, companies. For more information, visit www.OverTimeLeader.com.