TED Tech Cultivating good power with longtime IBM CEO Ginni Rometty | ReThinking with Adam Grant
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Jun 2, 2023 
From engineer to IBM’s first female CEO, Ginni Rometty reflects on building influence, steering a legacy company through major change, and finding purpose in uncomfortable challenges. She also shares a cautious, clear-eyed take on AI, from its potential in the workplace to the risks of biased data and unequal access.
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Let Life Unfold
- Let life unfold instead of rushing to always have a clear plan.
- Ask more questions than providing answers to find your path and success.
Mother's Hardship Shaped Resilience
- Ginni Rometty's mother, a single mom with no education, supported her family through hard work despite great adversity.
- This backdrop set her personal bar for resilience and the belief that hard work leads to better places.
Lead with Values and Respect
- Leadership should be based on values and respect, not fear.
- Leaders must build belief through honesty and heart to inspire followership.