150. Others-Focused Leadership with Vera Quinn

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This episode features Vera Quinn, the CEO of Cydcor, who shares her journey from a door-to-door salesperson to running the company. Vera provides valuable insights on her personal journey, challenges faced by female leaders, and the importance of fostering a people-first atmosphere in organizations. She gives practical advice for upcoming leaders, emphasizing the need to be interested in others, valuing clear communication, and believing in people's potential to thrive when given opportunities to do big things.

Resources:

• Connect with Vera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veraquinn/
• Vera Quinn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veraquinn/

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Chapter

1. Introduction and Welcome (00:00:00)

2. Guest's Early Life and Immigrant Background (00:02:11)

3. Entrepreneurial Influence and Career Beginnings (00:03:17)

4. Taking Risks and Moving to California (00:04:55)

5. Rebellion, Growth, and Mentorship (00:07:01)

6. Leadership Lessons and Personal Development (00:17:09)

7. The Importance of Being a Servant Leader (00:19:33)

8. Developing Leadership Skills: The 30-Day Challenge (00:20:31)

9. The Power of Feedback and Communication in Leadership (00:21:13)

10. Empowering Women in Leadership Roles (00:23:31)

11. Advice for New Leaders and the Role of Fun in Leadership (00:27:11)