Elena Guidi & Ana Gil Amor

How Not to Get Tied Up in Knots: Leadership for Complex Structures

Your authority isn't your title; it's a gift from your team. Discover the human side of technical leadership and how to earn it.

How Not to Get Tied Up in Knots: Leadership for Complex Structures
#1about 5 minutes

Leadership lessons from personal trial and error

The speakers frame the conversation around their personal experiences with leadership, comparing workplace relationships to personal ones.

#2about 8 minutes

Setting healthy professional boundaries to protect your time

Setting clear limits at work is crucial for mental health and preventing burnout, even when it feels difficult or risks conflict.

#3about 9 minutes

Moving beyond individual consent to group agreements

True consent in a team requires documented group agreements and radical honesty about needs and expectations, not just individual assent.

#4about 10 minutes

Earning authority instead of relying on your title

True authority is granted by the team based on trust and respect, not dictated by an organizational chart title.

#5about 8 minutes

Building psychological safety through vulnerability and trust

Creating a safe space where team members feel protected and respected requires leaders to be vulnerable and build genuine connections.

#6about 3 minutes

A summary of principles for human-centered leadership

The core of effective leadership in complex structures is consistent and clear communication across all interactions.

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