Unexpected Leaders: Rising to the Top Despite ‘No’

Leaders can come from some unexpected backgrounds and places. From the introvert who rose to the top to lead Hulu’s client development team to the computer science dropout now shipping product for Amazon Prime Video, this intimate conversation will touch upon their unique perspectives on leadership and discuss how the definition of leadership and paths to success have evolved with the changing expectations of today’s workplace. They’ll also outline three key principles they bring to the table each day that enables them to be their authentic selves while guiding their teams, showing that there isn’t one mold for what a leader should be.

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Felicia Yue

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Format: Presentation
Type: Session
Track: Workplace
Level: Intermediate