IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson Working Women: Valerie Jarrett and the Importance of Mentorship
Sep 30, 2020
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Interview That Changed A Career
- Michelle Obama describes interviewing with Valerie Jarrett and openly sharing personal struggles during the interview.
- That openness led Jarrett to offer her a job on the spot and began a long mentorship and friendship.
Leading While Showing Up For Kids
- Valerie Jarrett recalls juggling being head of planning with parenting and responding to her daughter's calls mid-meeting.
- Michelle watched this and learned how a leader can visibly show both authority and caregiving.
Behavior Trumps Words In Role Modeling
- Leaders model workplace culture by showing balance and setting boundaries.
- Visible behaviors teach junior staff what success and professionalism look like more than words do.