Nuggets from Salesforce Leadership Speaker Series

Yet another power packed Leadership Speaker Series at Salesforce yesterday. Super grateful for the conversation LaShonda Anderson-Williams and Eran Agrios ❤️

Here are a few nuggets that stuck to me

• Taking bold leaps into unfamiliar territory and presenting new ideas in the right forums can become pivotal moments that transform your career trajectory.

• Balance curiosity with situational awareness in challenging environments, reading the room effectively when questioning authority.

• Recognize your inherent power while ensuring diverse voices are heard—organizations that mirror their customers' diversity naturally foster innovation.

• Let exceptional, consistent results speak for you—no one can argue with high-quality work that delivers measurable value.
  Embrace a beginner's mindset by acknowledging knowledge gaps and asking fundamental questions; opportunities naturally find those who excel.

• True leadership nurtures each team member's unique strengths and motivations rather than enforcing uniformity.
  Build trust by identifying each person's superpower and respecting their preferred recognition style—the highest honor is when others genuinely choose to follow.

• Leadership exists at all levels through ownership; in matrix organizations, influence becomes as crucial as authority.
  Exceptional leaders balance strategic vision with tactical execution, moving seamlessly between detailed problem-solving and big-picture thinking.

• Counter persistent self-doubt by consulting trusted advisors and reframing "readiness"—it's perfectly acceptable not to have everything figured out.

• Emphasise collective contribution while empowering complete ownership, creating mutual learning opportunities through thoughtful coaching.

• Transform setbacks into learning moments by celebrating milestones, controlling what's controllable, and recognizing that absence of failure often indicates insufficient risk-taking.

• Instead of perfect work-life balance, embrace the natural ebb and flow of priorities, focusing on outcomes rather than rigid schedules.

• Advance your career through active self-advocacy, clear communication of ambitions, and bold pursuit of new opportunities.

• Today's career progression depends less on managing larger teams and more on creating organizational ripple effects and influencing company direction.

• Stay relevant by dedicating time for continuous learning and actively sharing perspectives on emerging trends.

• Seek specific feedback about how others experience your leadership to identify blind spots in real-time.

• Create a culture of continuous development by balancing accountability, growth, and empowerment.

• Quality work resonates even in spaces where you're not physically present—let your reputation precede you.

What is striking a chord with you?

Thank you Mousumi Bijayita Suma for the splendid moderation + the WiT (Women In Tech) council for organising such incredible conversations. Grateful.