Leading with Purpose and Navigating Innovation - Symplicity Conversations
In this episode of Symplicity Conversations, host Catherine Ripley sits down with Wendy Harmon, Vice President of Channel Marketing at RingCentral, to explore her inspiring journey to the C-suite and the challenges she's faced as a woman in leadership.
Wendy shares valuable insights on innovation, the importance of personal branding, and the strategies she employs to navigate leadership in a global tech firm. We discuss the significance of emotional intelligence, building strong business relationships, and the role of community in driving success.
Join us for an open conversation about leading with purpose and making an impact in the tech industry. Don't miss it! Subscribe now to stay updated with more inspiring stories and actionable insights.
Chapters
(00:00) Welcome to Symplicity Conversations
(01:28) Wendy Harmon’s Journey to Leadership
(06:03) Navigating Careers in Tech and Marketing
(12:49) Challenges of Leadership in a Public Company
(17:30) Women in Leadership: Opportunities and Barriers
(23:01) The Importance of Personal Brand
(25:51) Innovation and Channel Marketing Trends
(30:03) Supporting Partners and Customers Effectively
(35:18) Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
(39:44) Building Confidence and Asking Questions
(42:57) Advice for Young Women Entering the Workforce
(48:16) Daily Habits for Sustaining Leadership Momentum
(53:18) Final Reflections and Finding Joy Outside Work
Wendy shares valuable insights on innovation, the importance of personal branding, and the strategies she employs to navigate leadership in a global tech firm. We discuss the significance of emotional intelligence, building strong business relationships, and the role of community in driving success.
Join us for an open conversation about leading with purpose and making an impact in the tech industry. Don't miss it! Subscribe now to stay updated with more inspiring stories and actionable insights.
Chapters
(00:00) Welcome to Symplicity Conversations
(01:28) Wendy Harmon’s Journey to Leadership
(06:03) Navigating Careers in Tech and Marketing
(12:49) Challenges of Leadership in a Public Company
(17:30) Women in Leadership: Opportunities and Barriers
(23:01) The Importance of Personal Brand
(25:51) Innovation and Channel Marketing Trends
(30:03) Supporting Partners and Customers Effectively
(35:18) Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
(39:44) Building Confidence and Asking Questions
(42:57) Advice for Young Women Entering the Workforce
(48:16) Daily Habits for Sustaining Leadership Momentum
(53:18) Final Reflections and Finding Joy Outside Work
Creators and Guests
Host
Catherine Ripley
Catherine Ripley founded Symplicity Communications in 2007 to help people avoid misleading sales practices during telecom purchases. By bringing respect, clarity and flexibility to the process, Symplicity Communications helps clients find peace of mind in a complex market. Her Midwestern values drive how she does business and selects the team that makes Symplicity special. Catherine possesses a great love for this industry and serves as a board member for Inforum Michigan’s TechnologyNEXT program for women in technology.
