Listen "Launching Xbox and Leading Teams with Parisa Zander - Episode 29"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, I sit down with Parisa Zander, a global leader in partner experiences whose career spans Microsoft, Samsung, and Meta. Parisa shares the pivotal lessons that shaped her leadership, from operating with a startup mindset inside massive organizations to navigating the difficult transition from peer to manager. She breaks down how real culture is built through consistent actions, not corporate slogans, and why emotional intelligence is the backbone of every high-performing team.Listeners will walk away with insights on setting boundaries, reading team dynamics, and leading with empathy in environments that are constantly evolving. Whether you’re early in your career or stepping into leadership for the first time, this conversation offers a grounded, honest look at what it takes to create meaningful impact inside fast-moving companies.Tune in to learn the principles that help good leaders become great ones.
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