VP and Head of Product Kate Estep is a champion for every person on her team — “especially those that may not be as comfortable as self-advocates,” she told Built In. As she ascended the ranks at Flatiron, Estep’s empathetic leadership sensibilities have been molded by the company’s “learn, teach, grow” value. Estep looks for opportunities to align her team members with roles that will stretch their capabilities, as fellow team members and leaders help nurture their confidence in a healthy way — just as Estep’s managers did for her. “I have had several managers ‘take a bet on me’ by slotting me into projects or roles that I felt I was unqualified for,” Estep said. “But that allowed me to rise to the challenge and grow.”
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