Meet Dave Doherty, President and Chief Operating Officer of Digi-Key. At the company’s inception, 79% of their workforce was female. However, progression toward leadership has not maintained that ratio overtime–and Digi-Key sees the value of reversing that trend by cultivating and developing their female talent. Listen to WE Founder Jackie Mattox’s interview with Dave, who describes why leaders need to reflect on “what’s in the way” and encourage female talent, the importance of building awareness of your personal brand, and how both formal and informal mentorship can be a huge stepping stone for your career.
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