085: What Being a People-First VP of Engineering Looks Like in 2022 with Erin Fusaro

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ready for some powerful tech leadership inspiration? </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Let’s talk about how Erin Fusaro, VP of engineering at Chipper Cash, is standing out in her leadership career! </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today’s episode, I invite Erin to talk about what she is doing to rise up and be an extraordinary leader. We discuss her people-first and performance-driven leadership, being a role model for hyper growth-stage startups, and some important tips and advice to help you uplevel your leadership & career.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ready to learn how this woman in tech did it? </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Let’s go to the show!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We dive into:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Erin’s personal story and career history (and why a computer science degree isn’t the only path to an extraordinary career in tech!)</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why THIS is a big predictor for success - and how it has served Erin in her career</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Scaling and hiring like you are preparing for the zombie apocalypse (you have to hear this!)</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why you want to work for companies and hiring managers that hire for THIS</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Erin’s MOST IMPORTANT tips for dealing with skeptics, pushback, and setting boundaries in your career</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The WORST piece of advice she’s ever been given (and the best!)</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">And more!</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Useful links!</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Want to get your hands on a fast-action simple-to-implement training to up-level your executive presence? Check out</span> <a href= "https://tonicollis.com/shop/exec-presence"><span sty