Humble Beginnings
The CEOs and senior GovCon leaders of today weren't always sitting in the corner office. They weren't born in suits with a handbook for success and a direct path to leadership. In fact, before many of these executives came into positions of powers, they had rather humble beginnings -- no corporate family tree or unlimited access. Many had to find their way on their own with little to fall back on. This podcast will share the stories of high school part-time work, first jobs and early-career decisions, decades before the CEO appointments and the board memberships. We'll learn about the unconventional paths to success, the ones most of us can relate to.
Humble Beginnings
Getting Unstuck and Uncomfortable: CGI Federal’s Stephanie Mango Takes the Trail Less Traveled to Leadership
In this episode of "Humble Beginnings," Stephanie Mango, president of CGI Federal, takes us through her journey as a DMV-native and daughter of two hardworking parents as she navigates changing academic interests, uncertainties and focus area pivots. From math to accounting to IT, she found her speciality with the help of mentors, a trusted professor, a willingness to try new things and a healthy dose of stubbornness.
Amidst her winding path to leadership, Mango shares how a short-time move to California fulfilled personal aspirations, and how she got "unstuck" by raising her hand for new opportunities and a chance to grow. Plus, hear how she overcame a not-so-supportive boss and internal pressures of not quite "looking the part" of a typical C-suite executive.