Cultivating good power with longtime IBM CEO Ginni Rometty
May 9, 2023
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Ginni Rometty, the first female CEO of IBM and author of "Good Power," shares her inspiring journey and insights on leadership. She emphasizes the importance of redefining power by fostering respect and empowerment in corporate culture. Ginni discusses the significance of resilience and patience, especially for young professionals. She highlights the ethical dimensions of AI and advocates for careers in tech. Her thoughts on balancing personal priorities with professional ambitions resonate deeply, encouraging listeners to embrace discomfort for growth.
Ginni Rometty rose through the ranks at IBM to become their first female CEO. After leading the iconic tech company from 2012 to 2020, Ginni chronicled the experiences and lessons learned in her memoir, “Good Power.” In a candid conversation at the Authors@Wharton series, Ginni talks with Adam about cultivating and harnessing influence, leading change through highlighting what will stay the same, and her cautious optimism about the future of AI. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts.