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Finding Our Way

42: Leading From Trust (ft. Cynthia Savard Saucier)

Feb 23, 2024
In this podcast, they discuss leading from trust, building trust in leadership roles, the evolution of UX organization structure at Shopify, emotional intelligence in leadership, and balancing pragmatism and creativity in design leadership.
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Quick takeaways

  • Evolution from designer to VP at Shopify, emphasizing diverse leadership roles within the company.
  • Structural shift in Shopify's UX department towards a federated model for alignment and shared leadership.

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Cynthia Savard-Sosiek's Journey to VP of UX at Shopify

Cynthia Savard-Sosiek recounts her path from starting as a senior designer at a smaller firm to becoming the VP of UX for Core at Shopify, emphasizing her evolution through various leadership roles within the company.

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