In this insightful conversation, host Chris Asper chats with Larysa Lisnyak - a seasoned manager with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry and currently a senior manager of Technical Sales at Dell Technologies. Larysa shares invaluable advice and practical tips tailored for first-time managers who are seeking to enhance their leadership skills especially in challenging times. Her insights span a broad spectrum of leadership skills including managing remote teams, building a diverse and inclusive culture, performance improvement plans, and maintaining a high-performing team. Larysa stresses the importance of genuine connection with team members, highlighting that empathy, communication, and understanding can lead to a successful leadership journey.Links Mentioned:  Larysa's LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/larysa-l-3731249b/ Learn more abut Chris Asper (host): https://www.chrisasper.com Connect with Chris Asper (host) on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisasper/Episode Guide and Timestamps: