Podcast Recommendations from Dropbox Leaders

In a podcast rut? Look no further than this round-up recommended by Dropbox leaders as part of our Manager Summit this quarter. Managers were able to listen to these pods on their own time (async for the win!) and later came together to discuss takeaways in six optional Podcast Clubs. 

Recommended by: Drew Houston (CEO and co-founder) and Timothy Young (President)

Over the past twenty years, Frank Slootman has transformed three emerging software companies into large, billion-dollar businesses. In this episode, he discusses narrowing the focus when developing new products, the value of confrontation, and the importance of building trust with customers.

 51 minutes

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Recommended by: Danny Guillory, Chief Diversity Officer

In this conversation, Debbie Cohen and Kate Roeske-Zummer, CoFounders of HumanityWorks, talk about the impact of attrition on workplace morale and the importance of “re-recruiting” your current employee base. They argue that treating employees like customers, with long-term engagement and recognition plans, can lead to greater happiness and results overall. 

 27 minutes

 Find out more and listen on HBR or Spotify

Recommended by: Matt Jezorek (VP, Head of Security & Abuse)

Dr. Brené Brown has spent two decades researching courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy, and the role they play in leadership. Here, she digs into research on what’s driving The Great Resignation, and the five attributes of a toxic workplace culture and how to overcome them. 

 35 minutes

 Find out more and listen on Podchaser or Spotify

Recommended by: Kirk Miles (Head of Product & Interim GM, Dropbox Core)

A great source of inspiration can come from a completely different industry. In this episode, Guy Raz talks to Founder and former CEO of Stitch Fix, Katrina Lake. She discusses the origins of the fashion subscription company and how it became the multi-billion dollar business it is today.

 54 minutes

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Recommended by: Mel Collins (Chief People Officer)

Whether it’s the NBA, the Navy Seals or a classroom full of kids, a group needs to have a positive culture if it is to succeed. Here, Dan Coyle shares the three behaviors he believes are vital for a thriving team, and how leaders can role model them.

 18 minutes

 Find out more and listen on Apple

Recommended by: Saman Asheer (VP of Communications)

Sharing feedback is a difficult but necessary part of being a manager. In this conversation, Kim Scott (who participated in a Droptalk back in 2019!) talks about the importance of radial candor in working relationships, and how to push for more equality at all levels of an organization.

 1 hr 9 mins

 Find out more and listen on Apple or Spotify

Would you love to work for a company that values active listening and manager development? Check out open roles at https://www.dropbox.com/jobs!