Inclusion, Diversity, and Perspective in Silicon Valley
My guest this week, Sarah Brubacher, is remarkable and quite an anomaly in Silicon Valley. She has been with the tech giant, eBay, for 13 years, she has survived two different forms of cancer, she and her husband recently welcomed a new baby into the world, and she inspires other women through keynote speeches at her Alma Mater, Cornell University.
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During our discussion, Sarah shares openly about her experience as Chief of Staff, serving on Devin Wenig\u2019s leadership team. \xa0As well as how it feels to be part of the community at eBay dedicated to inclusion and diversity.
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Key Takeaways:
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[2:49] What the phrase \u2018bring your whole self to work\u2019 means to Sarah.
[6:19] Starting a relationship based on raw honesty.
[13:03] The eBay community gave Sarah the opportunity to try new things.
[27:46] eBay has always been a community of inclusion.
[33:48] Sarah speaks on being a female executive in Silicon Valley.
[42:17] How having a child has changed Sarah\u2019s perspective on work.
[51:53] As tragic as having cancer is, it gives you a different perspective on living.
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Resources:
Mike Robbins Workshop at 1440 Multiversity: Sept 15-17, 2017
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Tweetables:
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\u201ceBay is not just a place to buy and sell. It\u2019s fundamentally a place to belong.\u201d - Sarah Brubacher
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\u201cIf I\u2019m here for only a limited period, I want to live and die in the most graceful way I can.\u201d - Sarah Brubacher
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\u201cThe emotional wear and tear of having cancer was as bad, if not worse, than the physical wear and tear.\u201d - Sarah Brubacher