Young and Profiting | Ginni Rometty, IBM CEO: Fortune’s “Most Powerful Woman” Shares How to Lead with Purpose @youngandprofitingpodcast | Uploaded July 2024 | Updated October 2024, 5 hours ago.
Ginni Rometty was often the only woman in her engineering classes. But, she was determined to excel in a male-dominated field and eventually became the first female CEO of IBM. Her trailblazing leadership revitalized the company and set new standards for women in tech and business. In this episode, Ginni shares her best insights on leadership, resilience, and the importance of being in service of a greater purpose.
Ginni Rometty is the former president, chairman, and CEO of IBM. She led the company through significant transformations and advocated for diversity and inclusion in tech. She is also the author of Good Power, a Wall Street Journal bestseller.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:10 Ginni Rometty's Career and Achievements
02:24 The Concept of Good Power
03:28 Ginni Rometty's Personal Journey
05:33 Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry
08:11 The Importance of Continuous Learning and Networking
14:45 Balancing Corporate and Entrepreneurial Paths
15:38 The Role of Company Culture and Values
22:46 Insights from Ginni Rometty's Book: Good Power
33:47 The Value of Being in Service
34:48 Consistency in Podcasting
35:26 The Velvet Hammer Approach
40:03 Inspiring vs. Forcing Leadership
42:13 The Importance of Personalization
44:29 Handling Underperformers
48:46 Pivoting IBM in 2011
54:46 Responsible Use of AI
01:01:34 Resilience and Networking
Connect With Ginni:
Ginni’s Bio: ibm.com/history/ginni-rometty
Ginni’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ginnirometty
Ginni’s Twitter: https://x.com/ginnirometty?lang=en
Ginni’s Instagram: instagram.com/ginnirometty/?hl=en
Ginni’s Facebook: facebook.com/GinniRometty
Resources Mentioned:
Ginni’s Book, Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World: amazon.com/Good-Power-Leading-Positive-Change/dp/1647823226
Sponsored by:
➡️ Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/ShopifyTrial
➡️ Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at youngandprofiting.co/IndeedTrial
➡️ BetterHelp - Sign up for a webinar on mental health for entrepreneurs presented by BetterHelp at youngandprofiting.co/mentalhealth.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
You’re watching Young and Profiting Podcast on Youtube, a place where you can Listen, Learn, and Profit. Welcome to the show. I’m your host, Hala Taha.
On Young and Profiting Podcast, we investigate a new topic each week and interview some of the brightest minds in the world.
Make sure to hit the ‘subscribe’ button, and don’t forget to click the bell icon.
➡️ YouTube: youngandprofiting.co/yap-youtube
Enjoy the show!
Ginni Rometty was often the only woman in her engineering classes. But, she was determined to excel in a male-dominated field and eventually became the first female CEO of IBM. Her trailblazing leadership revitalized the company and set new standards for women in tech and business. In this episode, Ginni shares her best insights on leadership, resilience, and the importance of being in service of a greater purpose.
Ginni Rometty is the former president, chairman, and CEO of IBM. She led the company through significant transformations and advocated for diversity and inclusion in tech. She is also the author of Good Power, a Wall Street Journal bestseller.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:10 Ginni Rometty's Career and Achievements
02:24 The Concept of Good Power
03:28 Ginni Rometty's Personal Journey
05:33 Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry
08:11 The Importance of Continuous Learning and Networking
14:45 Balancing Corporate and Entrepreneurial Paths
15:38 The Role of Company Culture and Values
22:46 Insights from Ginni Rometty's Book: Good Power
33:47 The Value of Being in Service
34:48 Consistency in Podcasting
35:26 The Velvet Hammer Approach
40:03 Inspiring vs. Forcing Leadership
42:13 The Importance of Personalization
44:29 Handling Underperformers
48:46 Pivoting IBM in 2011
54:46 Responsible Use of AI
01:01:34 Resilience and Networking
Connect With Ginni:
Ginni’s Bio: ibm.com/history/ginni-rometty
Ginni’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ginnirometty
Ginni’s Twitter: https://x.com/ginnirometty?lang=en
Ginni’s Instagram: instagram.com/ginnirometty/?hl=en
Ginni’s Facebook: facebook.com/GinniRometty
Resources Mentioned:
Ginni’s Book, Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World: amazon.com/Good-Power-Leading-Positive-Change/dp/1647823226
Sponsored by:
➡️ Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/ShopifyTrial
➡️ Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at youngandprofiting.co/IndeedTrial
➡️ BetterHelp - Sign up for a webinar on mental health for entrepreneurs presented by BetterHelp at youngandprofiting.co/mentalhealth.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
You’re watching Young and Profiting Podcast on Youtube, a place where you can Listen, Learn, and Profit. Welcome to the show. I’m your host, Hala Taha.
On Young and Profiting Podcast, we investigate a new topic each week and interview some of the brightest minds in the world.
Make sure to hit the ‘subscribe’ button, and don’t forget to click the bell icon.
➡️ YouTube: youngandprofiting.co/yap-youtube
Enjoy the show!
