On today’s episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric sits down with Dr. Rosina Racioppi, President and CEO of WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. WOMEN Unlimited helps Fortune 1000 companies cultivate the talent they need for ongoing growth and profitability. Dr. Racioppi previously held executive management positions in human resources and has over 25 years of experience in this sector. She earned her doctorate in education from the University of Pennsylvania, and her dissertation, “Women’s Mentoring Wisdom,” focuses on how women use and fail to use mentoring at the mid-career level. Dr. Racioppi is a contributing member of Reimagining Talent, Learning & Development Congress, a contributing leadership expert to publications such as Fortune, Fast Company, and Chief Learning Officer magazines, and serves on the Advisory Council of the Women Business Collaborative.

Eric and Dr. Racioppi discuss the transition from functional expert to manager, the psychological shift required to become a successful manager, Dr. Racioppi’s advice for women in management, finding a mentor, and the mission of WOMEN Unlimited.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. Why the transition from a functional expert to management can be challenging and the obstacles a new manager may face.
2. The psychological transition required to shift from an individual responsible for tasks to a leader accountable for getting results.
3. Overcoming the discomfort of having difficult conversations with team members and helping them become successful in their roles.
4. Dr. Rosina Racioppi’s advice for a woman stepping into a managerial role for the first time.
5. The value of mentorship—especially for female managers—especially in management roles and how a mentor can help guide you to success.
6. The preparation required in a mentor-mentee relationship and the work needed to build a productive conversation with a mentor.
7. The impact mentorship has had on Dr. Racioppi’s career.
8. WOMEN Unlimited’s mission.

Connect with Rosina Racioppi:

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WOMEN Unlimited

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