April 2018 – David Novak Leadership

Today’s guest is Carol Loomis. Carol is one of the best Financial Journalists of our time. Her six-decade career with Fortune Magazine began in 1954 as a researcher until her retirement in 2014 as Fortune Magazine’s senior editor at large. Along the way, she blazed a trail for women journalists, wrote a famous article about Alfred W Jones that coined the term “hedge fund” and became close friends with a little-known Omaha investor named Warren Buffett.
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This great resource will help you along the way, during or after you listen to the podcast. Not only will you get to know our guest, you will be asked tough questions to really spearhead your journey to becoming a better leader! And look below for more insights and clips!!

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Carol gives the following advice to aspiring female leaders:
• Run your division or organization with the same rules men use.
• Find a mentor.
• When taking on a new initiative, learn as much as you can.
(29:44-30:30)

Which of these is most important for an aspiring female leader?

Because Carol had a family and a career, balance was really important. Having a great caregiver helped tremendously, but Carol recalls coming home after work and preparing dinner. Summers were more difficult. She went to her boss and asked for 3 months off a year, and fortunately he agreed.
Overall, Carol found a good balance, but juggling work and home was hard. People don’t give enough credit to women who work.
(48:58-51:50)

How does an imbalanced schedule affect you?
What are some ways you find balance in your work and home life? Or do you need to reevaluate your situation and make adjustments?

Tressie Lieberman: Marketing for Start-ups & Going Beyond Expectations

Today’s guest is Tressie Lieberman. Tressie is a rising leader in the marketing world. She is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at the start up Snap Kitchen charged with taking the brand to the next level. She was formerly at Taco Bell and Pizza Hut leading their digital efforts and well known social media campaigns. Her professional journey reveals her ability to scale the corporate ladder while maintaining a focus on the importance of leadership.
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Tressie says you have to know who you are and be confident in it.
When Tressie was first appointed to leadership role, she tried to be like other leaders. She eventually learned it was better to be herself. It took her a long time to truly embrace her own style, and it’s still a work in progress.
(6:19-7:31)

Is it possible to become a better leader by copying another person’s leadership style?
What can leaders do to be more comfortable with their own styles?

Tressie is passionate about future female leaders. She encourages them to be curious and passionate. You shouldn’t wait to be asked, instead, take initiative and go for it. Be vocal about your career goals. Spend time on self-development. Don’t worry about what you’re not great at, just lead into your strengths.
(37:40-38:41)

In your own career, do you think you are vocal enough about your goals?
If you invest in future female leaders, what will your organization gain?