Why Freshly CEO Anna Fabrega doesn't stay in one lane

Pernod Ricard's CEO on turning weakness into strength | Dog treat company CEO leans on experience to lead | Why Freshly CEO Anna Fabrega doesn't stay in one lane Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( August 24, 2022 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT A Leader's Edge [] [Pernod Ricard's CEO on turning weakness into strength]( [Pernod Ricard's CEO on turning weakness into strength]( Mukherjee (Charley Gallay/Getty Images) While confidence is a crucial trait for strong leaders, so is humility, especially when it comes to asking for help when necessary, says Ann Mukherjee, chairwoman and CEO of Pernod Ricard North America. "In understanding your weaknesses, you can better understand how to deal and move past them ... only then can you truly grow as a person and a professional," says Mukherjee. 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