Best Manager Ever: Seif Salama - Mastering Your First Manager Role

Seif Salama is the Senior Director of Product Marketing at Fanatics. Seif previously held marketing roles at Carta, AngelList, Affirm, and more. 

Seif’s direct reports praise his ability to maintain high standards while ensuring the team's morale and his talent for building a diverse and talented team dynamic. They describe him as a leader who, through authenticity and open communication, created an environment where team members felt proud, motivated, and connected.

In this episode, show creator and Fort Light founder Annie Riley sits down with Seif, and they cover:

• Navigating the challenges and surprises of leadership
• Hiring effectively, including competency-based hiring tactics and when to let go 
• Setting high standards while fostering a positive team culture

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