Sally Helgesen, the Best-selling Author's Insight on the Evolution of Good Leadership
Sally Helgesen is a speaker, coach, bestselling author, and internationally recognized expert in women’s leadership. She has authored several books, including her latest, Rising Together, and the bestseller, How Women Rise, co-authored with Marshall Goldsmith. She has worked with organizations worldwide, from Microsoft to The World Bank Group, to cultivate inclusive cultures. Sally’s groundbreaking work has appeared in The New York Times, Fortune, and Harvard Business Review, among others. She has also been inducted into the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame, honoring her significant contributions to the field of leadership and management worldwide.
In this episode, Ilana and Sally will discuss:
- Why you must act before you feel ready
- How women’s leadership styles differ and why they matter
- In this episode, Ilana and Sally will discuss:
- Why you must act before you feel ready
- How women’s leadership styles differ and why they matter
- How Sally’s frustration became a career-changing mission
- Navigating pushback while staying focused
- Discomfort as a catalyst for growth
- The evolving definition of good leadership
- Why success hinges on staying mission-focused
- Sally’s tips for building a tough skin
- Following your gut when making big decisions
- Strategies for building credibility in new, uncertain environments
- Why inclusive leadership benefits everyone, not just women
- Pushing past fear to seize golden opportunities
- And other topics…
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