Moving into a leadership role is a significant shift — it's not just about doing the job anymore, it's about guiding others and driving team success. But how do you make that leap, especially when you aren't given the tools to succeed?

In this episode of Mileage May Vary, Mark Williams and leadership expert Vanessa Judelman tackle the challenges of leadership training and the often tricky transition after promotion, including the importance of self-awareness, the need to manage up, the delicate balance between accountability and empathy, and the fact that leading others isn't just about charisma — it's a technical skill, and one you can learn.

We'll discuss how to move forward with confidence, communicate effectively and build a high-performing team.

Learning on the job doesn't mean you're doomed to mediocrity. Tune in to become a better leader and manager, and to learn how to tackle the toughest challenges head-on.

Website: ⁠Mark Williams
Social: ⁠LinkedIn
Check out Mark's Book: ⁠Lead, Don't Manage: 12 Lessons in Creating a Leadership Culture Based on Core Values
Speaking Engagements: ⁠Book Mark

In a job market that's tougher than ever, standing out is the name of the game — especially for Gen Z. In this episode, branding guru and Gen Z career expert Jade Walters shares proven strategies about how to crush your early career. From her unconventional journey (like landing her dream job with a TikTok resume) to her no-nonsense approach, host Mark Williams uncovers and discusses her go-to strategies for job seekers to get noticed.

What you'll learn:

• How to build a personal brand online that turns heads
• Secrets to crafting a resume and portfolio that screams "hire me!"
• Mastering job applications — and how to bounce back from rejection
• Why finding the right work-life balance and company culture really matters
• The best platforms and resources for scoring killer career opportunities

If you're fresh out of school or thinking about transitioning career paths, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you rise above the noise and land your next great opportunity ASAP.

Jade Walters is a May 2021 Howard University graduate with a B.S. in Health Education, concentration in Maternal and Child Health. Postgrad, Jade relocated from NYC to Chicago to join Tik Tok's advertising team as a Client Solutions Planner, eventually pivoting to work full-time as an employer branding consultant at WayUp, working closely with corporate early career recruiting teams.

Walters is also the founding editor of the early career resources blog, The Ninth Semester, the go-to platform for a community of over 200,000 students and recent graduates. Jade's content includes personal career anecdotes, lessons she’s learned along the way, and entry-level career resources and paid opportunities for her audience as they navigate their early career journeys.

You can find Jade on LinkedIn, Tik Tok, Instagram, YouTube, and her website.

Website: ⁠Mark Williams
Social: ⁠LinkedIn
Check out Mark's Book: ⁠Lead, Don't Manage: 12 Lessons in Creating a Leadership Culture Based on Core Values
Speaking Engagements: ⁠Book Mark

70% of workers consider micromanagement the biggest red flag in the workplace and 46% identify it as something that would cause them to leave their job, according to a recent survey. Micromanagement can easily trap leaders, stifling team growth and creating bottlenecks to success. So why is it so common to end up with a micromanaging boss?

In this episode, host and CEO Mark Williams opens up about his journey from controlling every decision to trusting and empowering his team. Joined by entrepreneurial coach Katie Richardson, we dive into the mindset shifts and strategies needed to move from micromanager to empowered leader.

We discuss how to balance guidance with autonomy, recognize micromanagement habits and foster a culture where your team takes ownership and drives results. For seasoned execs and emerging leaders alike, this episode offers the tools to evolve when you need to learn how to stop micromanaging and start empowering your team to reach their full potential.

Website: ⁠Mark Williams
Social: ⁠LinkedIn
Check out Mark's Book: ⁠Lead, Don't Manage: 12 Lessons in Creating a Leadership Culture Based on Core Values
Speaking Engagements: ⁠Book Mark