Episode Synopsis: In this episode, Michelle Popeshares her journey as a seasoned operations executive with extensive experience in technology and healthcare. She discusses the challenges of being a woman in technology leadership, her authentic and inclusive leadership style, and how she helps teams find their best fit within organizations. Michelle offers valuable insights on leadership development, operational efficiency, and creating workplace environments where people can thrive professionally while having fun.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
💡 How authentic and inclusive leadership can transform organizational culture and drive better outcomes
✅ Why finding the right role fit for employees based on their strengths is crucial for both individual and organizational success
🔥 How personal passions outside of work (like Michelle's kickboxing) can develop resilience and leadership skills that transfer to the workplace
Key Quotes:
🎤 "If you wanna be seen as an equal at this table, you do not take notes like an executive assistant... that was really eye opening for me as a woman at that executive table."
🎤 "I'm a very transparent leader. I share as much as I know, as much as I can to help people understand why we're going in the direction that we're going... If you understand it, then you can get behind it."
🎤 "You may have really great employees... they're the right person for the bus, but they may be in the wrong seat. Acknowledging that as a leader and finding that best fit within the organization is very important."
Meet The Interviewee:
Michelle Pope is a results-driven executive leader withexpertise in operations management, business development, and strategic transformation across technology and healthcare industries. Most recently serving as Chief Operations Officer at Cutting Edge Technologies, she has led global security migrations, driven operational efficiency improvements of 15%, and grown revenue by 20% through strategic partnerships. Michelle is currently seeking an executive leadership role where she can leverage her expertise in operational excellence and strategic growth.
Michelle recommends "Good to Great" by Jim Collins, which has shaped her leadership philosophy about finding the right organizational fit for talented team members.
How to Connect
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michellepope
📧 Email: mpope@popehayesconsulting.com
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