Making the leap from top-performing individual contributor to effective leader is one of the toughest transitions to make as a Solutions professional. Host Avery Cochran sits down with Akanksha Sehgal, Director of Worldwide Technical Solutions at Omnisa, to explore why the skills that make you a great SE often don't translate to leadership. Akanksha shares her 13-year journey, from handling strategic accounts to leading global teams, and reveals the mindset shifts required at each stage of leadership growth.
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The Challenge of Moving from Expert SE to Leader
Demonstrating Leadership Before Getting the Title
Building Influence and Trust with Former Peers
How Success Metrics Change from IC to Manager
The "Smartest Person Trap" and Letting Your Team Shine
Creating Strategic Thinking Time vs. Staying Tactical
Progressing to Senior Leadership and Managing a Function
Breaking Down Silos Through Cross-Functional Collaboration
Making Hard Decisions and Balancing Business with People
Being Your Authentic Self as a Leader





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