a16z Podcast Tough Love, Global Diplomacy, and Lessons on Leadership
Feb 14, 2020
Susan Rice, former national security advisor and U.S. ambassador to the UN, shares her insights on effective leadership and crisis management. She discusses the importance of mentors in shaping her career and the impact of her upbringing on her resilience. Rice highlights the balance between compassion and effectiveness in leadership, while reflecting on the challenges of being liked versus respected. She also addresses rising intelligence threats from China, calling for unity among government, academia, and industry to safeguard democratic values.
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Adjusting for Success
- Identify and adjust negative personality traits that hinder success.
- Seek feedback from mentors and advisors for improvement.
Mentorship Moment
- Susan Rice reflects on a pivotal moment in her career when a mentor, Howard Wolpe, provided crucial feedback.
- Wolpe's tough love helped Rice become a more effective leader.
Parental Influence
- Susan Rice's parents instilled in her a sense of self-worth and resilience.
- They taught her to use "psychological jiu-jitsu" to deflect negativity.
