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What happens when the support you need comes from someone you least expect?
For Lisa Caswell, that moment came with an invitation to a surprise meeting halfway across the world. Today, Lisa is a Partner at Spencer Stuart, where she helps companies attract top Silicon Valley talent. She’s also a former CEO of eMeter, which was acquired by Siemens, and has held leadership roles at Ariba, Apple, and IBM.
In this episode, Lisa opens up about the hidden trade-offs of AI, why the best leaders sometimes come from unexpected places, and how to navigate the hard pivots in a career. She also reflects on what it takes to let go of a role you once saw as your calling.
1:47 A Mysterious Call to Munich
4:34 Gary’s Recommendation
5:49 Sailer or Entrepreneur?
8:11 A Major Pivot
10:45 Embracing Tough Feedback
12:49 The Importance of Vulnerability and Growth
14:56 Finding Leaders in Unexpected Places
16:36 Missed Opportunities and the Value of Titles
18:03 From the Front Lines: The Rise of the Chief AI Officer
21:07 The True Costs and Benefits of AI in Business
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