Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel

Melinda French Gates on Owning Your Power and Leading with Purpose

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Melinda French Gates has spent her life navigating pivotal career moments and using her influence to empower others. In today’s episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with Melinda to dive into how we can summon and own our power, both professionally and personally. From her early days as high school valedictorian to her role as one of the world’s most impactful philanthropists, Melinda shares what she’s learned about leadership, career pivots, and using your power to make a difference.

Melinda and Jessi discuss:

  • The role of trusted advisors to guide you throughout your career
  • The difference between a mentor and a sponsor, and why having a sponsor is crucial to your success
  • How to ask questions and admit when you don’t have all the answers
  • Strategies for tackling gender inequity in the workplace
  • Re-entering the workforce after parental leave
  • Making intentional career pivots and surviving despite fear of a career transition 

    • Continue the conversation with us at Hello Monday Office Hours! Join us here, on the LinkedIn News page, this Wednesday at 3 PM EST.

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