#38 Julie Zhuo: A Handbook for New Managers

To The Top: Inspirational Career Advice

Julie Zhuo is the VP of Design at Facebook. She started her career as an intern and became a rookie manager at 25. At the time, she felt unprepared for her new role. She published a book titled The Making of a Manager which is a practical guide that new managers can use to apply the tools and confidence they need to lead a great team. Seasoned managers can also compare notes by reading this book with one of the leading designers in Silicon Valley.

In this episode we discuss:

-How you know whether or not you want to manage people

-How to evaluate the health of your team as a manager

-The hardest path to becoming a manager and more..

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