Top leadership lessons from 2 female CEOs

Lessons in leadership and humility | Beat imposter syndrome while becoming a stronger leader | Top leadership lessons from 2 female CEOs Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( September 27, 2023 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( [] A Leader's Edge [] [Lessons in leadership and humility]( Nikole Reed, regional vice president of INFINITI West, a division of auto company Nissan, said she has learned that leadership is a journey that requires one to delegate, hire the right people around them and involve them in the decision-making process. Instilled with humility and gratitude by her family and friends, Reed is passionate about sharing her successes and failures with her mentees. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (9/26) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [Beat imposter syndrome while becoming a stronger leader]( Nine women entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur Council offer advice on how women can overcome self-doubt and thrive in their careers and as leaders. Focus on helping others, network with business peers, find motivation outside others' approval and just be yourself, they advise. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (9/19) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Top leadership lessons from 2 female CEOs]( Leaders can understand the needs of their employees better if they embark on a global listening tour and seek to get at the true concern underneath staff questions, say Foot Locker CEO Mary Dillon and Wella Company CEO Annie Young-Scrivner, who recently appeared on a leadership panel together. The pair also emphasized the importance of diversity, as well as releasing perfectionism as a leader because, as Young-Scrivner noted, "if you're perfect, no one wants to help you, so show some of that authenticity and show that you need help." 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