Trust, Transparency, and Fluency in your Creative Team with Ali McLeod

Trust, Transparency, and Fluency in your Creative Team with Ali McLeod

Author: Daniel Jester June 15, 2021 Duration: 20:44

Summary

Ali McLeod of Saks Fifth Avenue joins Daniel to talk about trust, transparency, and professional fluency and their roles in your relationship with your creative teams.  We discuss earning the trust of your team, building a culture of trusting each other, and how curiosity can help earn trust and drive professional growth. 

Key Takeaways

  • A key part of earning trust is to understand your team and its roles. Shadow your teams and learn about their roles if you don't have experience with their role.
  • Spend the time learning the process inside and out. Not just what is being done, but how and why it's being done.
  • Keep up with your process, but be careful not to get lost in the weeds.
  • Listening to your team and helping remove even minor barriers, can help build trust and encourage growth.
  • Leaders should keep open office hours, discussion is always on the table.
  • Jumping levels should not be scary, the studio environment should be collaborative. Any person of any level should feel able to collaborate with anyone else.
  • Read the book Radical Candor by Kim Scott, and then practice it in your studio.

Links & Resources

Ali McLeod on LinkedIn

Saks Fifth Avenue on LinkedIn

Creative Jobs at Saks

Reading List

Radical Candor - Kim Scott - Build confidence in having difficult conversations

Trust Rules - Bob Lee - Basic guidance how to build and gain trust with a team or colleague

One Minute Manager - Ken Blanchard - Advice on feedback and coaching

Leaders Eat Last - Simon Sinek - Trust building and leadership through real life examples

Culture Code - Daniel Coyle - Guidance on how to build culture at your company

Credits
Produced by: Creative Force - creativeforce.io
Edited by: Calvin Lanz Sound - clsound.net
Hosted by: Daniel Jester - danieltjester.com


Hosted by Daniel Jester, The E-commerce Content Creation Podcast goes beyond the surface to explore the intricate world of visual storytelling behind online retail. This isn't just about taking pretty pictures; it's a deep dive into the entire creative engine that powers modern brands. Each conversation examines how photographers, videographers, stylists, and art directors actually work with marketing, merchandising, and tech teams to turn creative vision into tangible business results. You'll hear practical discussions about workflow, technology, and management that sit at the intersection of art and commerce. Covering a landscape that includes beauty, fashion, and countless other sectors, the podcast reveals how strategic content creation directly influences customer experience and organizational goals. For anyone involved in bringing a product to life online, these episodes offer a rare look at the collaborative challenges and solutions that define success in a crowded digital marketplace. Tune in for honest talk about the craft, business, and evolving technology of e-commerce visuals.
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