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Kick Some Glass: Unleash the Power of Women Leaders

In this compelling episode of The Room - Where Leaders Talk, Jenny DuFresne engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Pattie Grimm, CEO of Advantage Performance & Training, Ltd. Pattie's journey from banking to tech giants like Microsoft unveils pivotal crossroads and leadership revelations. From embracing challenges to crafting a growth mindset, Pattie shares profound insights into her leadership philosophy. The discussion delves into Pattie's bold decisions, leaving the security of a corporate job to start her own company. Their exchange explores the essence of authenticity and the transformative power of embracing opportunities. The episode navigates through Pattie's experiences in male-dominated tech environments, shedding light on the importance of women's voices in shaping the future.

3 Powerful Leadership Lessons:

  • Embrace the Unexpected: Pattie's career trajectory highlights the value of embracing unexpected opportunities, leading to transformative growth and success.
  • Play to Your Strengths: Pattie underscores the significance of leveraging one's strengths, focusing on what makes you valuable, visible, and vocal.
  • Authentic Leadership: The episode emphasizes the power of authenticity in leadership, fostering trust and creating a culture of openness.

3 Impactful Quotes:

  • “Focus on the best and forget the rest. In today's business world, sameness is the kiss of death.” - Pattie Grimm emphasizes the need for diverse perspectives and strengths in leadership for inclusive decision-making.
  • “The number one thing holding women back is perfectionism. You have to be confident and play to your strengths.” - Pattie sheds light on the challenges of perfectionism and advocates for confidence and authenticity in women's leadership.
  • “If women aren't at the forefront of what's being done with artificial intelligence, things will get developed that are not inclusive. We need those women and girls in cutting edge.” - Pattie highlights the crucial role of women in shaping the future of technology, ensuring inclusivity and diversity in development.

 

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About Jenny DuFresne, The Room Host: 

Jenny DuFresne is the CEO, Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm. The Leaders Transform team helps CEOs and leaders mitigate the risks to revenue, reputation, and productivity. People are the soul of every company. Leaders Transform’s 6 Levers of Culture, Trust, Communication, Engagement, Values, and Alignment build great teams, reduce employee turnover, and build vibrant company culture.  Since 2013, the firm has served more than 3,500 business leaders and teams around the globe. 

Jenny is a Veteran with 10-years of service in the United States Marine Corps. She is the international bestselling author of From Empty to Overflow: 5 Radical Actions for Women Leaders, a leadership guide for women leaders to lead harmonious lives. She holds degrees from Harvard University and George Mason University. 

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