Leading Through Adversity: Journey in Tech and Diversity with Mary Beth Hosking (Ep 26)
Cassandra Goodman discusses the importance of staying true to oneself for authentic leadership and empowerment with guest Mary Beth Hosking, the CEO of Vic ICT for Women. They dive into Mary Beth's experiences in promoting diversity and inclusion within organizations and the challenges of maintaining authenticity in work environments. Mary Beth shares insights from her latest book 'Not Another Digital Transformation,' focusing on overcoming obstacles in collaboration and technology integration across company silos. The conversation highlights the value of psychological safety, inter-departmental collaboration, and the true essence of leadership in creating inclusive workplaces.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to True Power Podcast
00:56 Welcoming Back Mary Beth Hosking
01:31 Mary Beth's Background and Achievements
02:38 Challenges of Authenticity in Organizations
05:47 The Concept of Shadow IT
07:49 The 10X Generation Way
16:35 The Importance of Authentic Leadership
18:53 Creating a Collaborative Work Environment
34:02 Final Thoughts and Book Launch
About the guest:
Mary-Beth Hosking is a transformative leader with over 17 years of experience in complex matrix environments, excelling as a #CEOforChange. Her expertise spans technology, innovation, strategy, and digital transformation, underscored by her pragmatic approach to leading multi-disciplinary teams. Known for her ability to drive change with people at the centre, Mary-Beth has a strong track record of implementing successful technology programmes and fostering collaboration among key stakeholders. As an award-winning CIO and author, she has been recognised as one of Australiaā€™s most innovative leaders. Her achievements include developing strategic IT roadmaps, implementing cost-saving innovations, and uplifting legacy systems. Mary-Beth is also passionate about career development, as evidenced by her Career Pivot Program (CP2) and published works on digital transformation and career progression.
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