9: Being an Accidental CEO with Founder & CEO at Contenda, Lilly Chen

People may often fight for a CEO role, but having had it bestowed on her among the founding members of Contenda, Lilly Chen is truly excelling as a compassionate leader.

Her first experience in leadership shows us that the questions you ask yourself lead you to become a better leader for others. 

We caught up with Lilly on Leaders Unscripted this week, summing up her Facebook years, chronic illness recovery, and passion for lifting others.

This episode covers:

• Dealing with chronic illness young, and finding her path in a monastery
• Working at Facebook, and balancing job fulfilment with financial gain
• Becoming a first time leader in an exciting startup
• Whether the CEO role is a blessing or a curse
• A company culture of moving work around your life, rather than the inverse
• Asking yourself what kind of leader you want to be

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