IntroIn this episode I talk with Kimberley Mullins, an applied social scientist and the current Director of Talent Development at Shopify. She is from Newfoundland, but she moved to Calgary to work for ExxonMobil Canada. She then joined Imperial Oil, which is also located in Calgary.We discuss a variety of topics, but one of my favorites is Kimberley's discussion of how she stayed connected to her hometown and her advice to people in the community to "look after each other."
Topics covered:
2:07 Developing talent involves motivating others to be their best selves
5:07 Kimberley’s work history
7:01 How Kimberley stayed connected to her “home”
15:12 In Newfoundland, everyone respects those who are just trying to get by
32:05 Work on your strengths, not your weaknesses
35:00 Discover your passion to live a more fulfilling life
39:20 Invest in your legacy
47:07 Culture is customary difference
57:07 Making something valuable to you vulnerable to others is what trust is
1:02:10 Everyone can make a positive difference in the world
1:05:26 To be a leader, you must bring out the best in people
1:08:40 People aspire to grow professionally
1:20:50 Leadership requires humility
1:24:27 Kimberley’s advice to the community: “We look after each other”
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