What’s the best question to ask a person to get to know them? What is something you don’t like that everyone else raves about and why?
What do you look for in an employee? A willingness to fail, learn and come back stronger. The scary thing about resilience is that you only develop it if something doesn’t work out – it comes from falling down and figuring out how to get up again. When we’re comfortable failing and learning why something didn’t work out, we’re better positioned to succeed.
Favorite activity to unwind after a long week? I love to walk! The mix of physical and mental stimulation helps me put things in perspective. And talking with my family is a must – there are four of us and we’re very close. Even if I’m traveling, connecting with them means the world.
What should we teach more at school? The shift from being a contributor to a leader. While early in your career you’re rewarded for getting stuff done, it’s important to learn how to excel as a leader and create environments where the work can thrive.
What’s the biggest change that’s happened in your industry since you began your career? Marketing couldn’t be more challenging, exciting or essential than it is right now. The concept of brand affinity is changing fast – you need more of everything, quickly. Attention must be earned by showing up in ways that are human, relevant and worth engaging with.
