Kim Lenox - Executing Against All Odds
Leading Design London 2017
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28m
As leaders, we sometimes find ourselves in unexpected positions and realize that everything is not OK. When that also involves product transformation, the stakes get very high very quickly and our skills are put to the test. While the temptation might be to take a backseat and let others solve the problems, it is even more important to step up to foster trust, create a shared vision, and lead across parallel paths.
Kim shares a compelling story of digging in and achieving success when it seemed most unlikely.
This talk was filmed at Leading Design London 2017. Find out more about the event details here - https://2017.leadingdesignconf.com/
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