When aspiring leaders seek my advice on being considered for leadership roles, I ask them to introspect on their past, present, and future skills. For me, it starts with self-reflection - my driving forces, strengths, and willingness to learn. Aspiring leaders who engage in learning will build the critical thinking and problem-solving skills required in almost all leadership roles. A piece of advice for them is to be open to change and constantly strive to elevate their skills. The multi-dimensional nature of the technology industry has immense potential to motivate and propel us to learn and stretch ourselves
Moreover, stretching pushes us to seek and interact with experts when collaborating for a common purpose and tap into conventional and not-so-conventional resources. Is there a better way to learn and engage?
We can thrive as leaders when we practice reflection through learning and listening and, engage in creating a lasting impact for the business, people, and communities. At Accenture, the Vaahini platform showcases how leaders from various backgrounds are sharpening these skills and delivering outcomes. As the Chief Strategy Officer for Technology at Accenture, I am proud and inspired to read about their leadership journeys and willing to contribute in the leadership journeys of future leaders.