Linda Taliaferro is the Vice President of Global Quality at Meritor, Inc., a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicles and industrial markets. 
 
With over 30 years of experience in corporate leadership, Linda is also the founder of The Extra Effort (TEE) — a career advisory firm dedicated to helping professionals get unstuck, build executive presence, and change the trajectory of their careers. 
 
Linda explains how she transformed her long-standing passion for mentorship into a focused business that helps professionals build essential but often overlooked career skills — like self-awareness, confidence, communication under pressure, and professional presence.
 
She discusses her signature offerings, including executive presence coaching, onboarding strategy for the first 90 days in a new role, and targeted support for early- to mid-career professionals. 
 
Linda emphasizes that while hard work is important, it is not enough to get ahead in corporate environments; success also depends on visibility, relationships, and having the "it factor." 
 
In addition, Linda reflects on lessons from her own career, advocates for others not to “keep their heads down,” but instead to own their worth, be intentional about their presence, and seek support when needed. 
 
Website: Linda Taliaferro 
LinkedIn: Linda Taliaferro 
Instagram: theteewithlinda
 
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