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Annie Young-Scrivner

Wella, Former CEO
EPISODE 131

Surround yourself with different perspectives

Today’s guest is Annie Young-Scrivner, CEO of Wella, one of the world’s top beauty companies. 

Annie is a seasoned leader with a phenomenal track record of growth in her prior roles at Godiva, Starbucks, and PepsiCo.

You don’t get that kind of consistency without being a strong leader. And one thing that makes Annie a strong leader is that she intentionally surrounds herself with diverse perspectives. Even more importantly, she really listens and learns from them. 

It’s a must-have skill for leaders.

You’ve got to seek out people who see things differently than you if you want to make better decisions, build stronger teams, and really push yourself and your organization to grow. 

Listen to this conversation to see how it’s done. 

You’ll also learn:

  • Three practical tips to manage people who are older than you 
  • Specific questions to ask in order to understand and grow a business
  • Priceless advice for perfectionists who feel like they need to have all the answers
  • Why every leader needs an external network – and how to develop it
  • One idea to use next time you present over Zoom to ensure you connect with your team

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Clips

  • Seek out knowledge from the people you lead
    Annie Young-Scrivner
    Annie Young-Scrivner
    Wella, Former CEO
  • 3 questions to ask on your listening tour
    Annie Young-Scrivner
    Annie Young-Scrivner
    Wella, Former CEO
  • Perfectionism isn't your job
    Annie Young-Scrivner
    Annie Young-Scrivner
    Wella, Former CEO
  • Know how to create value
    Annie Young-Scrivner
    Annie Young-Scrivner
    Wella, Former CEO
  • Iterate on failed products to create something great
    Annie Young-Scrivner
    Annie Young-Scrivner
    Wella, Former CEO
  • Create teams with skillsets that balance each other
    Annie Young-Scrivner
    Annie Young-Scrivner
    Wella, Former CEO
  • Industry growth is as important as company growth
    Annie Young-Scrivner
    Annie Young-Scrivner
    Wella, Former CEO
  • Innovate while staying true to your brand
    Annie Young-Scrivner
    Annie Young-Scrivner
    Wella, Former CEO
  • Dream big and fail fast
    Annie Young-Scrivner
    Annie Young-Scrivner
    Wella, Former CEO

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