Data and Impact with Starbucks Coffee Company’s Emily Miner
Mar 18, 2024
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Exploring the journey and challenges of leadership with Emily Miner at Starbucks. From anthropology to data science, she emphasizes the importance of authenticity in management. Discover her insights on data science applications in business and the future of AI in career readiness.
Leadership requires authenticity and self-awareness to navigate scrutiny and challenges effectively.
Transitioning from anthropology to data science showcases the value of diverse backgrounds in leveraging data for impactful solutions.
Deep dives
Being Mindful of Your Leadership Presence
Leaders need to be mindful of the energy they bring into situations because even when they are not aware, others are watching their reactions. This entails avoiding coming on too strong with opinions and providing context to create a more comprehensive view. It is crucial to maintain authenticity without being fake or dishonest in interactions.
Transitioning from Academic Backgrounds to Data Science
Starting from a background in anthropology and psychology, Emily Miner transitioned into data science by leveraging her proficiency in framing problems and communicating findings effectively. Her experiences in scientific research and anthropology equipped her with the skills needed to excel in data-driven roles, showcasing the importance of diverse academic backgrounds in the data science field.
Maximizing Impact as a Data Science Leader
In her role at Starbucks, Emily Miner applies data science to improve employee experiences by collaborating closely with human resources teams to enhance decision-making processes. By advocating for data-driven solutions, amplifying team efforts, and fostering efficiency and partnerships, she maximizes the impact of data science initiatives at a global scale, emphasizing the significance of utilizing data for positive organizational outcomes.
Leadership puts you in the spotlight. Others will scrutinize everything you do, and you must challenge yourself to remain honest and authentic throughout. This is something that today’s guest, Emily Miner, learned by trial and error.
Emily is Vice President of Partner Science and Business Operations at Starbucks Coffee Company. She started her career in the academic world as an anthropologist. However, an early career experience switched her on to the idea of large data sets being a force for great impact in the world.
In Emily’s first leadership role, she struggled to find her groove. She tried to copy the management style she’d seen from her male peers and found that it didn’t work for her. Once she started leaning into her authentic voice and ways of working, she found management to be a much more rewarding experience.
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