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Sparks: How to Overcome Self Doubt and Maximize Your Leadership Potential | Chano Fernandez, Former Co-CEO at Workday
Feb 2, 2024
Former Co-CEO at Workday, Chano Fernandez, discusses overcoming self-doubt and maximizing leadership potential. Topics include imposter syndrome, leadership challenges, loneliness in senior roles, maintaining a positive attitude, and connecting with employees through shared experiences.
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Quick takeaways
- Overcoming self-doubt and embracing opportunities, even when they seem out of reach, is crucial for aspiring leaders from non-traditional backgrounds.
- Maintaining a positive attitude, focusing on the positive aspects of work, and learning from failures are key elements for leadership success.
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Channel Fernandez's background and journey to becoming a co-CEO
Channel Fernandez shares his background growing up in the poorest part of Spain and his unexpected path to becoming a co-CEO at workday. Despite initial doubts about being selected due to his background, Fernandez was eventually convinced to continue with the application process, and he proved himself wrong by securing the role.
