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The "Leading in a Mosaic World" podcast, hosted by Susan Popoola, explores the complexities of our modern, interconnected world with a rich diversity of guests. Today’s guest is Linda Fisk, a multi-award-winning CEO, TEDx speaker, and international bestselling author dedicated to empowering high-impact women leaders globally. As Founder and CEO of LeadHership Global, she has built a premier community that helps accomplished women executives unlock their full potential through strategic networking, leadership development, and purpose-driven collaboration. Recognised for her expertise in executive leadership, Linda serves as a US Senator for the World Business Angels Investment Forum and shares her insights as a sought-after keynote speaker and university professor. Her work bridges the gap between professional excellence and authentic leadership, equipping women with the tools to amplify their influence while staying true to their unique strengths.
In this episode, Linda Fisk shares her unique journey from being an adopted child to becoming a multi-award-winning CEO and advocate for women's empowerment. She discusses the importance of embracing differences, the value of community in leadership, and the unique challenges women face in professional environments. Linda emphasizes that true success is about lifting others up and creating supportive networks that foster growth and collaboration. This is a powerful discussion for leaders ready to turn their distinctive qualities into professional superpowers.
You can connect with Linda Fisk via LinkedIn and visit LeadHership Global's website to discover more about her work empowering women leaders.
You can also connect with the host, Susan Popoola, the CEO of Mosaic Fusions, a specialist in human value optimisation, via LinkedIn. Learn more about her work on her Mosaic Fusions website. And publications on Mosaic Gold Ltd.
This series of the podcast is produced by Rafiat Akinwande.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction of Linda Fisk and her achievements.
01:29 Overview of Lead Her Ship Global.
04:15 Embracing differences and uniqueness.
06:00 Transition from advertising to psychology.
07:45 Linda's roles in major media companies.
09:30 Importance of embracing flaws in leadership.
11:00 Community and collaboration in leadership.
12:30 How brands connect emotionally.
14:00 The role of human values in branding.
15:30 Navigating VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity).
17:00 Tips for leaders in complex environments.
18:30 The importance of networking and community for women.
20:00 Linda's vision for women's empowerment and legacy
21:30 Final thoughts