Leading High Performing Teams Effectively with Laura Crabtree
In this episode of Leadership Launchpad, our guest is Laura Crabtree, co-founder and CEO of Epsilon 3. Laura shares her journey from being a critical member of SpaceX's Dragon program to starting her own company. She discusses the transition from individual contributor to people manager, emphasizing the importance of communication, setting boundaries, and maintaining productivity. Laura also highlights the value of training and preparation, drawing from her experiences in high-pressure environments like SpaceX. The conversation delves into leadership styles, balancing managerial duties with individual contributions, and fostering growth within teams. This episode provides practical insights for engineers and aspiring managers looking to develop their leadership skills.
Leadership Launchpad – Team Development, & Performance Improvement for Aerospace & Technology Managers
Welcome to the Leadership Launchpad where we help technical managers improve themselves, their teams, and their organizations. Over the course of 20 years working in aerospace and technology, I have gotten to work with some of the smartest people on the planet and I have witnessed first hand how many of them struggle making that first jump to people leadership. On this show I talk with industry leaders, coaches, and authors to help give you actionable leadership insights to help improve your own performance and the performance of those around you.
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- Latest episode: 2025-07-08
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