Ginni Rometty, IBM CEO: Fortune’s “Most Powerful Woman” Shares How to Lead with Purpose | E298

Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha

Ginni Rometty was often the only woman in her engineering classes. But, she was determined to excel in a male-dominated field and eventually became the first female CEO of IBM. Her trailblazing leadership revitalized the company and set new standards for women in tech and business. In this episode, Ginni shares her best insights on leadership, resilience, and the importance of being in service of a greater purpose.

Ginni Rometty is the former president, chairman, and CEO of IBM. She led the company through significant transformations and advocated for diversity and inclusion in tech. She is also the author of Good Power, a Wall Street Journal bestseller.

In this episode, Hala and Ginni will discuss:

- How Ginni turned tough situations into positive power

- The need for leaders to have ‘good power’

- The five principles of ‘good power’

- Why loving conflict can be good

- The importance of never striving for perfection

- Why continuous learning is key to success

- The difference between a job and a career

- Why you must reframe how you think about risk

- The responsible use of technology

- Why leaders must inspire and not force

- And other topics…

Ginni Rometty is the former chairman, president, and CEO of IBM, and the first woman to hold the position. She led IBM's transformation, building a $21 billion hybrid cloud business and establishing the company’s leadership in AI, quantum computing, and blockchain. She co-chairs OneTen, aiming to upskill and promote one million Black Americans by 2030. Ginni is the author of Good Power and was named Fortune's #1 Most Powerful Woman three years in a row. Today, she continues her influence through board positions and advocacy for ethical technology use.

Connect With Ginni:

Ginni’s Bio: https://www.ibm.com/history/ginni-rometty

Ginni’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnirometty/

Ginni’s Twitter: https://x.com/ginnirometty?lang=en

Ginni’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginnirometty/?hl=en

Ginni’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GinniRometty/

Resources Mentioned:

Ginni’s Book, Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Power-Leading-Positive-Change/dp/1647823226

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