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Jun 2024
1h 17m

EP7: Hani Nofal - How to lead your team ...

Nadine Samra
About this episode
Episode 7 with Hani Nofal is packed with insights on navigating the complexities of management!
🚀 Join us as we explore:


🌐 Balancing Emotional & Intellectual Intelligence  
   - How can leaders strike the right balance?


🌍 Cultural Differences in Management Styles
   - How do cultural backgrounds shape how we lead?


💼 Challenges of Being a “Nice” Manager
   - Is it possible to lead effectively while being “too nice”?


👥 First-Time Manager Stories
   - Lessons learned in those early days on the job.


🤔 Finding Your Best Management Style
   - What works best, and how can you adapt to different teams?


Key Takeaways:

✅ Embrace cultural differences to become a well-rounded leader.  

✅ A balanced approach to emotional & intellectual intelligence is key.  

✅ Finding your authentic management style takes time and self-awareness.


🎧 Tune in and get inspired!
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