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Achieving Organizational Health During Change - an Interview with Lori Borg, Vice President, Americas Go-To-Market Strategy, Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft

#resilience high performance organizational health Apr 23, 2025

In the latest Fearless Female Leadership interview, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Lori Borg, Vice President of Americas Go-To-Market Strategy for Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft. In this heartfelt conversation, Lori opened up about her leadership journey, the transformative power of organizational health, and why leading with vulnerability and transparency matters now more than ever.

Lori’s leadership story began with overcoming stereotypes. Growing up, she found herself boxed in by limiting labels, only to later reject them by leaning into her passion for business and performing. A pivotal moment came in high school when she shifted her focus from piano performance to business competitions, discovering her true love for leadership, influence, and growth.

She shared how embracing her unique strengths has helped shape her career—from founding successful businesses to now leading at Microsoft. Lori emphasized that organizational health is the secret sauce behind high-p...

Mastering Cybersecurity and Leadership: Insights from Christine Bartlett, CMO of SonicWall

#adversitytoopportunity #fearlessfemaleleaders #leadership #resilience #womenintech Jun 12, 2024

In this fascinating Fearless Female Leader Interview, I had the honor of sitting down with Christine Bartlett, CMO of SonicWall, in an important discussion on the intersection of personal online protection and cybersecurity.

Christine shares her formative experiences, from altruistic childhood acts to valuable lessons in Americorps, shaping her leadership in the tech industry.

She speaks of the nuances of being a female executive, the significance of male allies, and the competitive dynamics among women leaders. Christine shares her personal anecdotes on job interview setbacks and then emerging to be an even more successful resilient leader.

Our conversation transitions to simple and actionable cybersecurity advice (a must-listen!), emphasizing multi-factor authentication, device connectivity limitations, and data backup.

This interview really highlights the importance of device inventory management and advocating for women's mentorship in cybersecurity, offering executive-level...

Building The Mindset To Thrive In The New Normal

#adaptability #leadership #mindset #resilience Sep 26, 2023

As we navigate through these turbulent times, it's crucial to arm ourselves with the right mindset and strategies to not just survive, but thrive. The economic landscape has shifted dramatically—workforce reductions, soaring prices, and market volatility are just the tip of the iceberg. But guess what? The challenges we face today make the insights I shared in my Forbes article even more relevant and urgently needed.

Why am I revisiting this article now? Because the core principles of resilience, adaptability, and leadership are timeless. They are the bedrock on which we can build sustainable success, no matter the external circumstances. And let's face it, the 'new normal' is an ever-evolving concept that requires us to be on our toes, ready to adapt and pivot at a moment's notice.

So, if you're feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders, or if you're pondering how to lead effectively in this climate, I invite you to have a look into this piece. It's packed with actionable in...