The Importance of Women in Our Evolving Workplace - Interview with Katy Conway
I am so excited to share this Fearless Female Leadership Interview with Katy Conway, Chief of People Officer at RGP. It was such an engaging and compelling conversation.
Katy shares her inspiring journey to becoming a Chief People Officer, emphasizing the pivotal role of female leaders in the workplace. She reflects on the influence of her grandmother, who exemplified leadership without formal titles, and discusses the importance of resilience, curiosity, and user-centered design in her professional growth.
Katy also highlights the unique composition of RGP's leadership team, showcasing the company's commitment to diversity and its positive impact on business outcomes.
Key Takeaways
**The grandmother's leadership (00:01:10)**
Katy shares her grandmother's leadership qualities and resilience, emphasizing the impact of leadership beyond formal titles.
**Curiosity and judgment (00:09:03)**
The conversation delves into the value of curiosity over judgment, emphasizing the importance of learning from failures and recognizing successes within perceived failures.
**Importance of female leaders (00:17:04)**
The conversation explores the importance of female leaders in the evolving workplace, emphasizing the role of empathy and diversified thinking in leadership.
**Advice for female leaders (00:21:05)**
Katy offers advice to female professionals, encouraging them to focus on their strengths, take on challenges, and not let uncertainty about qualifications hinder their aspirations.
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Sheryl
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