Finance executive Nikki Mamedova breaks down what it truly takes to build and sustain high-performing teams — far beyond corporate slogans. She opens with the essentials: clear goals, open communication, trust, and an active effort to avoid favoritism. Nikki also explores the power of simple appreciation, how leaders can advocate for their teams, and why opportunities for growth matter more than people think.

From there, she moves into the realities of cross-functional collaboration, sharing practical advice on shared goals, clarifying roles, managing dependencies, fostering transparency, and celebrating joint wins. Nikki closes with an unfiltered look at navigating internal politics, building strategic relationships, understanding company dynamics, managing conflict, and finding allies who will advocate for you when you’re not in the room.

This session is packed with actionable guidance for leaders at every level.