Three Leadership Lessons from Samantha Bee

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Nov. 28, 2016 - PRLog -- It's always fascinating to hear novice leaders discuss what they've learned in their short stint in the leadership seat. Some reflect on all they have observed from past bosses and mentors; others take a more "big picture" approach where progressive ideas overshadow the ways of the past. I'd put Samantha Bee in the latter camp.

When Samantha Bee began her wildly successful late night show, Full Frontal, becoming a leader was not her primary motivation. She was simply a comedian trying to develop a smart show.

Once Bee had to get a staff together, the realities of being the leader began to set in. She spoke about this at Fast Company's recent Innovation Festival. A few themes stuck out that are applicable to all of us.

Blind Hiring

One of Bee's initial concerns was how to select the right people for her writing staff. She wanted diversity, but this was not going to supersede the need to hire the best people. To avoid any bias (unconscious or otherwise), the management team established a policy where submission packets did not reference gender, race, or previous work experience. In the end, Bee's focus on quality...

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