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'My biggest fear is inertia': DDB’s Wendy Clark on having a doer mentality

Modern Retail Podcast · with Wendy Clark · December 7, 2017 · 29 min

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This episode features Wendy Clark, CEO of DDB North America, who shares her philosophy on leadership and career growth, emphasizing a

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founder & leadership

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leadership philosophycareer developmentovercoming inertiavolunteerism and leadershippersonal growth

Episode description

Wendy Clark, CEO of DDB North America, has won many awards during her years of leadership in the agency world. For her, it boils down to being a doer -- something that her upbringing and her love for volunteering at nonprofits have fostered. On this week’s Starting Out, Clark talks about growing up as a British-born American working hard and a plan for her second act.

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What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Embrace a
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Seek opportunities for volunteering and community involvement, as these experiences can foster leadership skills and a 'doer' mentality, preparing you for bigger career challenges.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Continuously plan for your
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Don't be afraid to take on challenges and push yourself out of your comfort zone; inertia is the enemy of progress in both personal and professional life.

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