Michele’s perspective on moving things – physically and mentally – is as unique as her high energy storytelling prowess. So how do you move anything within a large corporation from transactional to influential and strategic? Ha! You don’t! In all seriousness, it can be done. But it takes changing habits, the reliance of existing infrastructure, and most importantly- perception. Rallying the people around you to view things differently is an essential art to being a strategic and influential leader.
When she took over the helm of one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the world, it was stuck in a mentality of ‘the way it has always been done’. In contrast, she strongly believed monumental and sustainable change in our largest global challenges can only happen through partnerships and collaboration between public, private, and non-profit entities. Michele will walk you through the challenges and strategies of transforming a large corporate foundation.
Learning Objective:
Find a new line of sight. I wonder how often we miss solutions to problems and opportunities for progress because we have the wrong perspective to begin with. Our line of sight is often the only factor that determines whether we see a problem or a solution before us. When you look around at the faces in your primary environments, do you see problems or potential for progress?