Mar 16, 2021
In this episode, Heather speaks with Jane Fischberg, previously the CEO of Rubicon Programs. Jane explains how she learned many important leadership lessons. Each trait in her leadership style echoes the humility that she serves with as a leader. She provides beautiful personal examples of setting up her team for success. Her wisdom is apparent as seen in the advice she offers others on their caring leadership journeys.
Takeaways:
- Be a servant leader and lead from behind.
- Leadership is more important than money.
- Leave behind your legacy.
- Find a drive to make space for other minds within your organization-avoid formal education limitations on career progression.
- Leading is like directing an orchestra—help all the brilliance and talent shine together under your guidance.
- Stretch opportunities and development opportunities can be just as desirable as financial opportunities.
- It doesn’t have to be lonely at the top—be vulnerable enough to ask for help.
- Realize there is brilliance all around you→ break through that isolation if it exists in your organization.