Discover how CEO Lisa Sellers, Vector Labs successfully rose to the C-suite by harnessing her strengths and leading with authenticity. Listen to this conversation with host Natalie Benamou as they explore how Lisa discovered how by the key catalyst to propelling her career forward. Discover how being an authentic leader leads to personal growth.

Lisa shares a personal account of advocating for a colleague, demonstrating the impact of standing by one's principles and more. This episode serves as a blueprint for leaders who are in search of aligning your values with conviction to create a workplace that supports every individual.

Favorite Quotes:

"You don't need a long list of strengths. You only need three things.  You will  find that, whether you're early in your career or late in your career, there's some commonality." - Lisa Sellers

"I always say you have exactly what you need to do, what you want to do, and what is it that you can share with the audience to fill that up and know but that doubt." - Lisa Sellers

Key Chapters:

1. (0:00:02) Finding Three Strengths for Success (13 Minutes): Lisa Sellers shares her story, emphasizing the significance of three core strengths in her career trajectory, from her early days in product management to her role in venture capital and ultimately as CEO.

2. (0:12:33) Navigating Growth Through Feedback and Relationships (6 Minutes): The importance of continuous learning, relationship-building, and understanding cross-cultural nuances is discussed, along with strategic partnership development within a global corporate structure.

3. (0:18:41) Staying True to Core Values (4 Minutes): The episode reflects on the importance of authenticity and the courage to stand by one's convictions in the workplace, sharing a personal story that underlines professional integrity.

4. (0:22:17) Empowering Leaders Through Authenticity (1 Minute): The host thanks Lisa for her insights and highlights the significance of advocacy and allyship in the workplace, while also promoting her company's services for leaders.

Transcript Highlights:

Lisa emphasizes the need to focus on strengths rather than risks, a mindset that has been instrumental in her career advancement. She advocates for clarity on one's strengths, which remain constant across various roles, and the importance of surrounding oneself with a supportive network. 

The episode encourages leaders to be open-minded, embrace opportunities, and take calculated risks by leveraging their unique strengths. Additionally, Lisa's approach to receiving feedback from all levels within an organization and her emphasis on building relationships underscore her philosophy of inclusive and authentic leadership.

This episode with Lisa Sellers offers valuable lessons on leadership, self-awareness, and the power of authenticity in the journey to the C-suite.

Thank you Lisa for being a featured guest on Women Leaders on the Move- HerCsuite® Podcast for rising and her-c-suite leaders.

About Lisa Sellers

Lisa Sellers is a leader in life sciences with over 20 years of experience in the industry. As CEO of Vector Laboratories, a top innovator in immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and glycobiology products used for scientific discovery, Lisa drives the company’s expansion and business strategies. She has a track record of spearheading successful business strategies based on unmet market opportunities, while prioritizing the development of a people-first work environment.

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Website URL: https://vectorlabs.com/

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She is also the Founder of HerCsuite®, a powerful women's network with membership programs that advance women in the second half of their career. Natalie is also the President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit focused on improving health outcomes for women.

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