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Ep 82: Leadership in Tech, Building the D2 Collective w/ Erica Surace
Erica Surace, co-founder of the D2 Collective, shares her journey from being laid off to building a successful community in the tech industry. She emphasizes the power of community and the importance of connecting people. Erika discusses the challenges she faced and the lessons she learned, including the value of active listening and negotiation. She highlights the role of mentors and the impact they can have on shaping one's career. Erica also emphasizes the need to do what works for you and the importance of owning your narrative. She shares her journey from studying law to working in sales at LinkedIn and eventually co-founding the D2 Collective. She emphasizes the importance of active listening, building relationships, and creating a community. Erica discusses the power of transparency and open leadership, as well as the value of diverse perspectives and collaboration. She encourages young professionals to not take their careers too seriously and to reach out to people who inspire them.
"Big Magic" book link: https://amzn.to/4cMyEqs
Connect with Erica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-isotta-surace-22b99794/
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TAKEAWAYS
The power of community and connecting people
The importance of active listening and negotiation
The impact of mentors on shaping one's career
The need to do what works for you and own your narrative Active listening and building relationships are key to success in any career.
Transparency and open leadership create a better workplace environment.
Diverse perspectives and collaboration lead to innovation and growth.
Don't take your career too seriously and be open to change.
Reach out to people who inspire you and build a supportive community.
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Erica Surace, co-founder of the D2 Collective, shares her journey from being laid off to building a successful community in the tech industry. She emphasizes the power of community and the importance of connecting people. Erika discusses the challenges she faced and the lessons she learned, including the value of active listening and negotiation. She highlights the role of mentors and the impact they can have on shaping one's career. Erica also emphasizes the need to do what works for you and the importance of owning your narrative. She shares her journey from studying law to working in sales at LinkedIn and eventually co-founding the D2 Collective. She emphasizes the importance of active listening, building relationships, and creating a community. Erica discusses the power of transparency and open leadership, as well as the value of diverse perspectives and collaboration. She encourages young professionals to not take their careers too seriously and to reach out to people who inspire them.
"Big Magic" book link: https://amzn.to/4cMyEqs
Connect with Erica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-isotta-surace-22b99794/
Watch the IncrediPaul Leadership Podcast
TAKEAWAYS
The power of community and connecting people
The importance of active listening and negotiation
The impact of mentors on shaping one's career
The need to do what works for you and own your narrative Active listening and building relationships are key to success in any career.
Transparency and open leadership create a better workplace environment.
Diverse perspectives and collaboration lead to innovation and growth.
Don't take your career too seriously and be open to change.
Reach out to people who inspire you and build a supportive community.
CONTENT CREATION TOOLS I’M CURRENTLY USING
Newsletter Service
Virtual Podcast Recording
Blue Yeti Mic
Aluratek 4K webcam
Wireless lapel mics
Small Ring Light
Large ring light
Portable charger
Need career or leadership coaching? See if I'm the right coach for you by going to .
Subscribe to my newsletter to become the most incredible version of yourself:
Pick up IncrediPaul merch
Follow me on Socials
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