19 DECEMBER2024W MAN LEADERGLOBAL W MAN LEADERGLOBAL fields than I am. This guarantees that we are always pushing the envelope. What are the major challenges you encounter in your current role? How do you overcome these roadblocks? One of the hardest things I must do is lead a company through the turmoil of international crises and instability. There are wars and armed conflicts almost everywhere, from Southeast Asia to Latin America. These conditions put a lot of burden on businesses, causing supply chain disruptions, financial strains, and wary investors. To get past these obstacles, I put safety first, making sure that in an emergency, may family, my team, and myself are protected.To maintain mental strength, I also heavily rely on volunteer work and community engagement. For instance, I helped kids express gratitude to people who have positively impacted their lives through art therapy sessions I conducted, following October 7th. This gave the kids hope and strengthened my faith in the ability of kindness to triumph over hardship.What have been the biggest 'wins' in your professional journey? The individuals I have mentored over my career are my greatest achievements. Working with knowledgeable individuals who began as juniors under my guidance and went on to become leaders and top managers has been a privilege for me. For instance, a recent college graduate is currently the CSR director of a global company. My greatest accomplishment has been witnessing their development.What has been your `success mantra' as a leader? My secret to success is to listen to others. I have been able to establish solid, dependable relationships and create an atmosphere where everyone can succeed by listening to others.A business leader you admire and why: I am greatly inspired by the social entrepreneur Yanina Dubeykovskaya, who serves as my role model. She established the Women Empowerment and Development Community in Lusaka, Zambia, in 2021 by empowering over 115 girls and their young moms via education, skill development, and empowerment.
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