Rule #18: Embrace Your Spikiness | Jennifer Dudeck, Red Hat

Jen Dudeck didn’t set her sights on being the Chief People Officer of a global software company when she first started her career. But when an opportunity presented itself, Jen took a leap of faith and didn’t look back. In this week’s episode, Jen details how following her instincts, recognizing the need for balance in her life, and most importantly leaning into what makes her unique led to her success today. 

• 1:40 - How Jen finds balance
• 5:58 - Jen’s career humbling moment
• 7:52 - How Jen became Chief People Officer
• 9:50 - Being opportunistic vs. being a planner
• 13:48 - Jen’s career failure
• 16:06 - How to think about your career 
• 20:32 - Speed Round

Hi, I’m Diana Kander and like you, I feel the call to grow. I'm a midwestern mom of two, balancing a career as a keynote speaker, and trying to leave the world a little bit better than I found it. Each week on The Growth League, I seek out the most remarkable women leaders and uncover their rules for growth. Whether you’re trying to get better at your presentation skills, get that next promotion or even do your first pullup, each episode will provide you with a New Rule for Growth to supercharge your efforts! 

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