500: Accountability is a Lost Art - Rhonda Vetere

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Dive into our 500th episode with Rhonda Vetere, a global executive with experience in over 23 mergers and a passion for making a difference. In this conversation, we'll cover topics such as accountability as a lost art in leadership, the importance of adapting and pivoting to stay ready for an ever-changing world, how hard work and no instant gratification are required for success, and the diversity of thought that makes the world go round. Rhonda has worked in retail insurance banking and technology across 23 mergers and acquisitions, so you know she has some great advice to share. We'll also discuss her team-building experiences, writing books, and speaking in the media about topics such as artificial intelligence, female leadership roles, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). 

Tune in to hear how Rhonda has embraced change throughout her career while staying true to herself and inspiring others!

In this episode:

• How to hold yourself accountable to reach Your highest purpose in life
• Embracing and adapting the Next era of technology management
• Being a corporate athlete and being prepared for whatever life throws

Main takeaways:

• Accountability is a lost art, and hard work does not have instant gratification
• Surround yourself with good people who think differently
• Diversity of thought is what makes the world go around and is essential for high-performance teams
• Leaders need to understand how to foster trust and vulnerability within their teams
• Employees need to ask questions about the culture, tools, and technology used in the workplace
• It's essential to build relationships with people outside of one's industry and country
• In the future, leaders will need to balance artificial intelligence with human skills and reskill their workforce
• People should educate themselves on AI and embrace it rather than be afraid of it

Quotes:

"Change is good. It's good thinking, getting your blinders off, learning new things, and if you don't like what's happening within your company, do something about it. Go somewhere else, learn more." - Rhonda Vetere

"Stay ready so you don't have to get ready. You have to be consistent and have a routine and a schedule. You also have to be adaptable. But if you don't have a goal, you will go off track." - Rhonda Vetere

"Make sure you're taking time to think, look at yourself inwardly, reflect first because you can't lead people if you're not taking care of yourself." - Rhonda Vetere

Connect with Rhonda:

Website: https://www.rhondavetere.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondavetere 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhondamvetere 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RhondaVetereH   

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