What does it take to build an executive-EA partnership so strong it outlasts the job itself?
Tricia Melton and John Shaw no longer work together — different roles, different orgs — but the trust they built still holds. In this candid fireside chat, they trace how that partnership came together, the work it took to earn each other’s trust, and why they still check in with each other today. This isn’t a highlight reel: expect real talk about what it actually takes to build a partnership that lasts well beyond the reporting line.
Key Takeaways:
- The foundational habits that turn a working relationship into lasting trust
- How to build communication and rapport that holds up even as roles change
- What it looks like when an exec-EA partnership becomes a genuine, lasting connection
