Best Manager Ever: Thianh Lu

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Thianh Lu is the Chief Product Officer at Autograph and is a 3x founder, with one company acquired by WordPress and another by Blockchain.com.

He has a unique and well-rounded perspective on leadership, having been in the roles of early employee, later-stage executive, and founder/CEO.

Thianh's direct reports praise his empowering and collaborative style, and remember him for building high-trust teams with a rapid tempo of learning and development.

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Best Manager Ever: Katie Corder- Paul

Katie Corder-Paul is a beloved leader. She’s currently building a portfolio career, as the Head of Operations and Customer Success at early-stage startup levelheaded and the first-ever Executive in Residence at Fort Light. Previously, KCP was an early employee at Guild Education and held leadership roles in ops and customer success at Proof, Nomad, and Sondermind.

Katie’s past direct reports LOVE her, and we think you will too. They praise her for being a fierce advocate for her team, a warm and empathetic leader, and a champion of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

In this episode, Annie Riley and Katie discuss her methods for fostering a strong team culture, and her strategies for driving success. Tune in to learn more about Katie's impact on her team and the broader organization.

If you want to learn more from Annie and Katie, check out Fort Light’s group coaching programs at www.fortlight.com

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Best Manager Ever: Sara Romero-Heaps

Sara Romero-Heaps is the Chief Product Officer at Seesaw Learning. She has built her career at the intersection of education and technology, and previously led product and content at Nearpod.

Sara is known for aligning her team's individual aspirations to business goals, and her direct reports describe her as a visionary and empathetic leader.

In this episode, Annie Riley, Founder of Fort Light, discusses with Sara the importance of discovering where employees want to grow and identifying how that aligns with the company's needs.

If you're looking to understand how to effectively foster growth in a way that benefits both individuals and organizations, this episode provides valuable perspectives and practical advice.

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