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Ginni Rometty, IBM CEO: Fortune’s “Most Powerful Woman” Shares How to Lead with Purpose | E298

Jul 8, 2024

Trailblazing IBM CEO Ginni Rometty shares insights on leadership, good power, resilience, and embracing change. Topics include reframing risks, continuous learning, responsible tech use, and inspiring through service. She discusses the importance of workforce skills, decision-making, and building relationships in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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Ginni Rometty

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Quick takeaways

Embrace tough situations by turning them into positive power to drive success and growth.

Prioritize long-term benefits over short-term gains when making decisions for sustainable progress.

Personalize connections with employees to inspire loyalty, collaboration, and effective leadership.

Deep dives

Principles of Good Power - Being in Service of

To work on something hard, being in service of a goal is crucial. It involves going beyond serving and fulfilling others' goals before yours. This approach aligns purpose with actions, building belief in a cause larger than oneself. By understanding the order of importance in fulfilling others' goals first, individuals can create lasting impact.

Emphasizing the 'How' in Company Operations and the Importance of Workforce Skills

02:10

Lessons on Resilience and Attitude from the CEO of IBM

02:52

Intro

2min

The Power of Resilience and Determination

22min

Fostering Mental Health in Entrepreneurship and Leadership

7min

Five Principles of Good Power

5min

Effective Communication and Leadership Strategies

10min

Reflecting on IBM's Pivot in 2011 and the Importance of Knowing What to Change

5min

Embracing Change and Responsibility in the Modern Business World

18min

Ginni Rometty was often the only woman in her engineering classes. But, she was determined to excel in a male-dominated field and eventually became the first female CEO of IBM. Her trailblazing leadership revitalized the company and set new standards for women in tech and business. In this episode, Ginni shares her best insights on leadership, resilience, and the importance of being in service of a greater purpose.

Ginni Rometty is the former president, chairman, and CEO of IBM. She led the company through significant transformations and advocated for diversity and inclusion in tech. She is also the author of Good Power, a Wall Street Journal bestseller.

In this episode, Hala and Ginni will discuss:

- How Ginni turned tough situations into positive power

- The need for leaders to have ‘good power’

- The five principles of ‘good power’

- Why loving conflict can be good

- The importance of never striving for perfection

- Why continuous learning is key to success

- The difference between a job and a career

- Why you must reframe how you think about risk

- The responsible use of technology

- Why leaders must inspire and not force

- And other topics…

Ginni Rometty is the former chairman, president, and CEO of IBM, and the first woman to hold the position. She led IBM's transformation, building a $21 billion hybrid cloud business and establishing the company’s leadership in AI, quantum computing, and blockchain. She co-chairs OneTen, aiming to upskill and promote one million Black Americans by 2030. Ginni is the author of Good Power and was named Fortune's #1 Most Powerful Woman three years in a row. Today, she continues her influence through board positions and advocacy for ethical technology use.

Connect With Ginni:

Ginni’s Bio: https://www.ibm.com/history/ginni-rometty

Ginni’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnirometty/

Ginni’s Twitter: https://x.com/ginnirometty?lang=en

Ginni’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginnirometty/?hl=en

Ginni’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GinniRometty/

Resources Mentioned:

Ginni’s Book, Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Power-Leading-Positive-Change/dp/1647823226

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