Posts by Rob Fonte
Leadership Tips From Dave Forman, US Submarine Captain
Captain Dave Forman is a US Navy Submarine Captain and founder of Wolfpack Leadership.
Dave provides his clients with practical training and the application of proven leadership methods from US submarines.
He has over 20 years of experience at all leadership levels, from line manager to chief executive. Dave leverages his success and experience as a nuclear submarine Captain to accelerate his clients’ leadership skills.
Keep reading to learn why the fundamentals of good leadership apply to both the private and military sectors. We’ll also discuss Dave’s most significant leadership challenges, plus his advice for new leaders.
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Today’s guest is Captain Dave Forman, US Navy Submarine Captain and founder of Wolfpack Leadership.
Dave provides his clients with practical training and the application of proven leadership methods from US submarines.
He has over 20 years of experience at all leadership levels, from line manager to chief executive. Dave leverages his success and experience as a nuclear submarine Captain to accelerate his clients’ leadership skills.
In this Leadership Jam Session Podcast episode, Dave shares his most significant leadership victories and challenges.
Top Challenges Of Managing in a Matrix Environment
The matrix environment: When you have employees reporting to you and reporting to other managers on a dotted line.
Getting everyone on the same page with this type of team alignment can get a little confusing.
Nevertheless, a matrix environment defined by sincerity, humility, and communication can yield impressive results.
So, what are the most significant challenges and benefits of managing employees in this environment?
In today’s Leadership Jam Session Podcast episode, I welcome two of my former colleagues, Lisa Wynja and Lindsay Luke, to help us navigate this discussion.
Read on to learn more about the importance of building relationships and fostering healthy communication, plus our advice on managing in a matrix environment successfully.
Read Full Post053: Top Challenges of Managing in a Matrix Environment
The matrix environment: When you have employees reporting to you and reporting to other managers on a dotted line.
Getting everyone on the same page with this type of team alignment can get a little confusing.
Nevertheless, a matrix environment defined by sincerity, humility, and communication can yield impressive results.
So, what are the most significant challenges and benefits of managing employees in this environment?
In today’s Leadership Jam Session Podcast episode, I welcome two of my former colleagues, Lisa Wynja and Lindsay Luke, to help us navigate this discussion.
We’ll talk about the importance of building relationships and fostering healthy communication, plus Lindsay’s and Lisa’s advice for new managers on dealing with a dotted line relationship successfully.
Sometimes It’s the Little Things That Matters Most
How do great leaders approach team management?
Today’s guest is Scott Holmes, a good friend who used to work with me at a previous company.
Scott is a great leader and has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. He is currently the vice president of the commercial business group at a startup biotech company.
In this week’s episode of the Leadership Jam Session Podcast, Scott joins me to talk about his experiences as a leader, why trust is the key to team building, and the importance of giving back to your employees and the community.
We’ll also talk about one of the most critical aspects of team management; the little things we do as managers that impact our employees personally.
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