136. Navigating Your Transition From Team Member to Team Leader

Are you ready to transition from being “one of the team” to becoming the leader of the team? Making the leap from team member to team leader can feel like entering a whole new world—where your responsibilities, relationships, and even your identity within the organization change dramatically.

In this episode of the Leading with Power & Purpose Podcast, Sabine speaks with Limor Bergman Gross about the power of sponsorship, mentorship, and a strong “why” when transitioning into leadership roles. With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry as an engineering leader she now  serves as an executive coach for women in tech leadership who want to achieve more through a result-oriented coaching process. 

Listen in to learn how to embrace your influence as a female leader without relying on authority alone – true leadership is about inspiring people to follow your vision. You will also learn how not to get stuck at the middle management level by pushing forward and taking control of your career.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of mentorship and finding the right type of guidance in leadership roles.
• The importance of having a strong why, sponsorship, and support system when applying for a leadership role.
• How to handle challenges and take control of your career as a woman by leaning into your power and ambition.
• How to mentor and encourage younger women to explore multiple career paths and possibilities.

What You Will Learn in This Episode:

• [02:33] Limor shares her pivotal moments, including becoming a manager while eight months pregnant and moving to the U.S. without any connections.
• [04:44] The identity shift that comes with stepping into a leadership role, plus the importance of getting a mentor or coach for guidance.
• [07:22] She discusses the three things that motivated her to apply for a leadership role while eight months pregnant.
• [09:21] Defining power, authority, and influence as a more effective way to lead.
• [13:08] Why great leadership relies more on influence than authority and leaders should limit their use of authority.
• [19:43] How Limor handled the early stages of her management career that prevented her from getting stuck.
• [24:37] Practices that keep her grounded and powerful, including giving back and maintaining her well-being.
• [27:06] The importance of showing younger women the vast possibilities ahead by mentoring them to build confidence early in their careers.
• [30:05] Limor’s reflections on her upbringing and how it shaped her initial views on career paths.

Connect with Limor:

• Website: https://limorbergman.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/limorbergman

Book Mentioned:

• Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

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Sabine Gedeon is a dynamic force in the world of leadership and personal development. As the Founder of Transformed Leadership Institute and CEO of Gedeon Enterprises, Sabine leverages nearly 20 years of experience to guide clients in both startups and Fortune 500 companies. Her unique approach combines human-centered principles with tech-enabled solutions, delivering customized programs for leaders at all levels to tackle crucial leadership and talent development challenges.

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