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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith interviews Christiana Smith Shi, discussing her new book 'Career Forward: Strategies for Women Who've Made It.' Christiana shares her extensive career journey from financial services to senior roles at McKinsey & Company and Nike. She highlights the importance of performance, taking calculated risks, and owning one's ambition. The discussion covers challenges faced by women in the workplace, strategies for work-life integration, and the significance of feedback. Christiana also emphasizes the need for a long-term career perspective and offers actionable advice for balancing career aspirations with personal life.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

00:26 Career Journey: From Midwest to McKinsey

01:37 Transition to Nike and Board Roles

02:29 Co-Authoring the Book with Grace Puma

03:33 Key Differentiators in Career Success

06:00 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome

08:05 Andocia Marketing Solutions: Transforming Visions into Results

09:21 Challenges Women Face in the Workplace

11:04 Advice for Women in Male-Dominated Industries

12:45 Owning Your Ambition

16:37 Balancing Career and Family

23:49 Navigating Career Forks in the Road

27:12 The Importance of Feedback

28:42 Addressing Mistakes and Moving Forward

28:56 Learning to Manage and Lead Effectively

30:00 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence

34:00 Balancing Leadership and Personal Well-being

35:56 Navigating Childcare and Career Decisions

41:39 Lightning Round: Personal Insights and Advice

53:30 Final Thoughts and Resources

The L3 Leadership Podcast is sponsored by Andocia Marketing Solutions. Andocia exists to bring leaders' visions to life. Visit https://andocia.com to learn more.

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