Episode 283: You Don’t Need to Be Loud to Lead: Lessons in Leadership with Diana Stepner

Lessons in Leadership

As the host of the Lessons in Leadership podcast, I have the privilege of sitting down with incredible individuals who redefine what it means to lead. In a recent episode, I had a compelling conversation with Diana Stepner about a topic that challenges conventional wisdom: "You Don’t Need to Be Loud to Lead." Diana’s thoughtful approach to leadership and her deep expertise in product management revealed key insights for anyone looking to lead with intention and authenticity.

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About Diana Stepner

Diana is a Silicon Valley native who believes in the power of putting people first. For over 20 years, Diana built and led global product teams - discovering launching people is even more rewarding than launching products. This awareness led her to focus on coaching, combining extensive product leadership experience with a human-centered approach to help ambitious product leaders unlock their full potential.

By partnering with Diana, you develop a deeper self-awareness, aligning your actions with your vision, and embracing your authentic leadership style. Diana believes every person holds untapped potential, and she's here to help you discover yours.

Diana's background includes leading teams in startups (E.piphany, Cheapflights - bought by Kayak, and SimplePractice), enterprise organizations (Salesforce, Monster, Pearson), digital agencies (Razorfish, part of Publicis) and software consulting (Epsilon, E.piphany). She also has a MIMS from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Boston University.

If you’re a product leader looking to level up or someone navigating the complexities of team leadership, Diana’s coaching and writing are invaluable resources. You can connect with her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianas/ or explore her work at dianastepner.substack.com and https://www.dianastepner.com/.

Bill Storm is a seasoned advisor and consultant renowned for his expertise in driving peak performance and fostering effective leadership within Fortune 500 companies. With a multifaceted skill set spanning organizational systems, the psychology of achievement, team building, and sales, Bill is a trusted resource for executives, managers, and team leaders seeking to maximize their potential.

Drawing from his extensive experience as a Peak Performance Strategist with the Tony Robbins organization and Team-Building Specialist with the John Maxwell Leadership Team, Bill has developed a unique set of frameworks tailored to the needs of industry leaders. These frameworks provide a foundation for building winning teams and achieving sustainable success in today's competitive landscape.

Driven by a passion for continuous improvement and a deep understanding of human behavior, Bill Storm empowers organizations to reach new heights of performance and effectiveness. His strategic guidance and hands-on approach have earned him a reputation as a go-to advisor for companies seeking transformative solutions. With Bill's guidance, businesses can unlock their full potential and achieve lasting success in the ever-evolving marketplace.

In his personal life, Bill has been married for 29 years to the love of his life, has two adult children, and recently welcomed his first grandchild into the world!

Bill spends much of his time with his Golden Retriever, Charlie. The two are attached at the hip!

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