A Conversation With Katie Jarek, Consulting Director & Global Business Strategist

In this episode of the Failure Gap, Julie Williamson speaks with Katie Jarek, a Global Business Strategist and Consulting Director, about her career journey, the challenges of swimming the English Channel, and the parallels between personal challenges and leading organizational transformations. They discuss the importance of embracing opportunities, building trust, and creating a safe space for difficult conversations in leadership. Katie shares insights on navigating the messiness of transformation, connecting in a hybrid work environment, and the significance of normalizing tough discussions to foster transparency and collaboration.

Takeaways

• Embrace opportunities as they arise and be willing to explore new paths.
• Building a strong network is essential for career growth.
• Flexibility and creativity are crucial during challenging times.
• Creating a safe space for difficult conversations is vital for team success.
• Trust and transparency in leadership foster a positive work environment.
• Engaging in team-building activities can strengthen remote connections.
• The messiness of transformation is a natural part of the process.
• Normalizing difficult conversations can prevent issues from escalating.
• Empowering teams to learn and adapt is key to successful transformations.
• Celebrating small successes keeps the team motivated during long projects.

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