In this episode of “The Leader Within”, we interview Meenakshi Iyer, the visionary founder of NorthStar Solutions and Services LLC, who shares her perspectives on empowering mid-level leaders to lead with influence and impact. In this insightful conversation, Meenakshi unravels the complex layers of leadership, particularly focusing on women in technology and those for whom English is an additional language.

Drawing from her extensive cross-functional leadership experience and multiple career pivots, Meenakshi provides valuable life lessons on self-awareness, cultural intelligence, and the significance of understanding your organization's business to thrive as a leader. Discover how to articulate your value, remain relevant in a fast-paced tech world, and the importance of self-leadership regardless of your role.

Takeaways:

• Supporting mid-level leaders is crucial for the success of organizations.

• Leaders should provide intentional support and development opportunities for mid-level leaders.

 • Mid-level leaders should focus on self-awareness, self-leadership, and understanding the business.

• Building cross-functional networks and understanding the broader ecosystem is essential for mid-level leaders (wide

• Leadership is not limited to positional power and titles; it is about personal power and influence.

Want to stay connected to our guest and the great work that they are doing? Check out the links below:

Linkedin (personal) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meenakshi-iyer-northstar-unpacking-leadership-at-the-messy-middle/

LinkedIn (company page): https://www.linkedin.com/company/northstar-solutions-and-services/?viewAsMember=true

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@northstaratwork

Website: https://www.northstaratwork.com/

Music intro and outro credit: 

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