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The MBA Means Almost Nothing to Her. Here's What Does Pt. 3
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The MBA Means Almost Nothing to Her. Here's What Does Pt. 3

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Tonight's Episode

India, twenty-some years ago: the site manager who addressed her male employee instead of her

Aggressive versus assertive — and the word that gets used on women

Guilt aimed at driven mothers; Canada's six-month, now one-year, maternity leave

Working the day she gave birth to her second child; back at the desk after two weeks

"Well, ask a man"

Being the only woman in the room, routinely

Forrest on golf, the email he never got, and what exclusion feels like from the inside

"I drive a mean golf cart and I buy drinks incredibly well"

Finding other avenues to build relationships

Hiring for real-life experience over polish; MBAs rank low on her list

The seven-out-of-ten rule, and the coaching that fills the gap

Agility, growth mindset, good humans, good fit

#Unstoppable and #NoExcuses — the philosophy in two tags

The books: Unstoppable (co-authored, opening chapter), a personal branding book, The Power of Whole Human Leadership, a leadership transitions book, and the new Influence Activated

LinkedIn ranked her the #1 social seller worldwide during her IBM years

Forrest's promise to the audience: the wine is coming

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Key Takeaways

  • The episode discusses gender dynamics in the workplace, including experiences of being overlooked as a woman manager in India and being the only woman in professional rooms
  • The guest prioritizes real-life experience and agility over MBA credentials when hiring, using a seven-out-of-ten rule with coaching to fill gaps
  • Building professional relationships happens through alternative avenues like golf carts and buying drinks rather than traditional golf outings
  • The guest authored multiple books including Unstoppable, a personal branding book, The Power of Whole Human Leadership, and Influence Activated
  • The philosophy centers on agility, growth mindset, good humans, and good fit, summarized by #Unstoppable and #NoExcuses

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the guest prioritize over MBA credentials when hiring?

Real-life experience over polish, using a seven-out-of-ten rule with coaching to fill the gap

How did the guest build professional relationships outside traditional networking?

By driving a golf cart and buying drinks, finding other avenues when excluded from traditional golf outings

What books has the guest authored?

Unstoppable (co-authored, opening chapter), a personal branding book, The Power of Whole Human Leadership, and Influence Activated

What recognition did the guest receive during her IBM years?

LinkedIn ranked her the #1 social seller worldwide

What are the core principles of the guest's philosophy?

Agility, growth mindset, good humans, and good fit, summarized by #Unstoppable and #NoExcuses