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M. Alejandra Parra-Orlandoni (mapo)
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No Ref, No Rules
When I was a kid, there was nothing more exciting than hearing someone shout, "No ref, no rules!" during a soccer game at recess. It felt like pure freedom. Suddenly you could use your hands, tackle…
Ego in Disguise
I know it’s been a while since I’ve written for the blog. A few other writing projects have been in the works. If they pan out, I’ll be sure to share with you. For now, hope you enjoy this topic,…
Beyond 'This vs. That'
Boss 1: I really need you to focus on the how, not the what.Employee A: ...but shouldn’t the what influence the how?Boss 2: Here, we prioritize execution.Employee B: ...even if we don’t know what…
The 'Empowered' Team: A Puzzling State of Matter
We hear about empowered teams all the time:Pour your heart into making sure every member of your team feels empowered to be their best. Invest in them. Develop them. Then watch them soar. -Howard…
Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
How often do you compare yourself to others? Be honest! Isn’t it tiring? You either end up swimming in self-doubt or cultivating a superiority complex — or some paradoxical combination of the two. In…
On 'Founder Mode'
By now you’ve likely read or heard about Paul Graham’s ‘founder mode’ essay. I started reading the essay with excitement—you could feel energy and conviction from the get-go—and I left the essay……
Team :: Fluid Dynamics
One of the most enjoyable aspects of my new role is returning to the world of deep tech and engineering. I’m already hearing terms I’ve not heard in years. You can bet I’ll be drawing all sorts of…
Let's normalize expressive leaders already
Over the past few years, I’ve been surprised to hear from more and more people relieved to discover that expressive leaders not only exist — but can also be successful. Why did this surprise me, you…
A Secret Weapon of High-Performing Teams
One of my most valuable lessons on leading high performing teams came from a CEO I previously worked with. It took me a while to assess whether I’d see the same great results as the CEO by putting…
3 Life Lessons from Math, Physics & My Dog
A couple of years ago, we lost our 14 year old Weimaraner, Adicus. Anyone who knew Adicus (and anyone who’s spent time with Weimaraners in general) knows just how big his presence was. He was our…
Cross-functional collaboration in the age of AI
Cross-functional collaboration couldn’t be more important today. Building, buying, and using AI raises critical questions that cut across disciplines: Is licensing this AI product worth it? Is our…
What about responsible tech program design?
Over the past decade, baseline requirements for building data-driven tech responsibly have shifted dramatically. What changed? Well, a lot. Among other things, the Cambridge Analytica scandal became…
The car to carry the engine
So. You want to get from Point A to Point B, and the distance to travel is significant. Your very intelligent colleague says they can help you, and they give you a car engine.You look at the engine.…
Responsible AI is as much about the small stuff as it is about the big stuff
Last week, I had the pleasure of presenting a keynote at the AI/ML Technology Leadership Forum. I discussed Responsible AI and shared practical tips for how to practice Responsible AI in your…
Seeing responsible innovation through a value lens
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the relationship between value and responsible innovation.When making the case for responsible innovation within an organization, the conversation almost…
Aspiration & the meaning of life
I decided to take a month off before starting a new job at a new company. (If you have the opportunity and the means, taking time off between jobs is something I highly, highly recommend. It’s about…
Fireside chat for new managers: The importance of feedback
A few weeks ago, I participated in a fireside chat for new managers at an international financial institution. We discussed feedback—and the importance of both giving and receiving it—as a team…
CWIL 2022 Women’s Power Summit: Top takeaways
I had the great fortune to attend the Center for Women in Law (CWIL) Women’s Power Summit in Austin, Texas. The theme this year was The Power of Transitions to Transform. The Summit played host to…
What I covered in my recent leadership talk for tech leaders
I recently had the privilege of presenting on effective leadership to an audience of tech leaders at an international finance & investment organization.Here’s a summary of what we covered.* *…
‘Cancel the Third Shift’: SXSW recap
Last week, I led a panel at SXSW called, ‘Cancel the 3rd Shift: Improving Retention of Women’.Joining me on the panel were the very talented Chandra Adusei (business owner & entrepreneur), Aubrey…
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callmemapo has published 26 episodes since April 2024, covering topics in Business, Technology.
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