How to gain credibility at a new job (with former Salesforce CFO Amy Weaver) | Masters of Scale
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Amy Weaver•CEO, Direct Relief & former CFO, Salesforce
Executive Summary
Amy Weaver details her unconventional career path from a family of lawyers to Chief Legal Officer, an unprecedented move to CFO at Salesforce, and now CEO of the humanitarian organization Direct Relief.
The discussion highlights Salesforce's commitment to corporate philanthropy through its 1-1-1 model and its proactive, data-driven approach to addressing the gender pay gap.
Direct Relief is profiled as a highly efficient, large-scale humanitarian organization that operates without government funding, distributing billions in medical aid and pre-positioning supplies for disasters.
Weaver's leadership philosophy emphasizes taking calculated risks, redefining roles based on personal strengths, and leading with kindness to challenge traditional corporate leadership models.
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Concerns Raised
The personal and professional anxiety of career stagnation or making a wrong turn.
The challenge of overcoming imposter syndrome when taking on a role for which one is not traditionally qualified.
The difficult political and funding environment for humanitarian aid organizations.
The persistence of outdated, non-inclusive models of corporate leadership.
Opportunities Identified
Leveraging a non-traditional background to bring a unique perspective to a senior leadership role.
Using corporate data and resources to proactively address systemic issues like pay inequity.
Applying for-profit scaling principles to dramatically increase the impact of non-profit organizations.
Pioneering a more effective and kind leadership style to attract and retain diverse talent.