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Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Shellye Archambeau, one of Silicon Valley's first female African American CEOs, shares her journey from a challenging childhood to tech industry trailblazer. In our conversation, she reveals the power of intentional risk-taking, reframing adversity, and strengthening your strengths to achieve unprecedented success. Archambeau offers contrarian career advice, including why everyone should do a stint in sales, and how to navigate uncertainty in today's business landscape.
00:00:00: Introduction and Shellye's Perspective on Risk
00:00:39: Welcome and Shellye's Background
00:02:18: Shellye's Childhood and Early Influences
00:04:22: High School and Setting the CEO Goal
00:06:38: Handling Emotional Responses and Reframing
00:09:34: The Importance of Saying Yes to Yourself
00:12:11: Learning from Mistakes and Business Failures
00:14:27: Trade-offs and Sacrifices in Career
00:17:45: Embracing Discomfort and Growth
00:19:42: The Value of Sales Experience
00:21:18: Memorable Customer Interactions
00:24:21: Taking Risks at IBM
00:27:23: Risk and Reward in Business
00:29:46: Building a Great Career in Uncertain Times
00:31:14: Evaluating Career Moves
00:33:04: Challenging Conventional Wisdom
00:35:21: Feedback and Controversy on Ambition
00:37:42: Mentors and Their Impact
00:41:10: Closing Remarks and Book Recommendation
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