HR exec: Leaders shouldn't pretend they have answers

Honest Co. CEO shares company and personal mission | HR exec: Leaders shouldn't pretend they have answers | 5 traits of leaders who can pivot when they need to Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( April 19, 2023 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT A Leader's Edge [] [Honest Co. CEO shares company and personal mission]( The Honest Company's new CEO Carla Vernon said she was drawn to the company's desire "to relate to a cross-section of people" and encourages other women to bring their authentic selves to work and remember, "Success is not a straight line. ... Our difficult times really are still gifts for something later that we do not know." Full Story: [Twin Cities Business (Minneapolis)]( (4/17) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( Better Potatoes for a Better World Versatile Honest Earth® potatoes make it easy to serve better-for-you sides with the wholesome taste guests crave - while saving time and labor. 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