WE United Podcast
Women in Electronics (WE) is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to the advancement of women in the electronics industry and related end user markets. Founder, President, and CEO, Jackie Mattox, interviews both male and female leaders to understand their "why" for leadership, uncover their go-to leadership principals, and discuss best practices for corporate diversity and inclusion practices.
WE United Podcast
Allison Sabia "Leader in Highlight" Interview Part 2
Allison elaborates on emotional intelligence being the most important trait of hiring talent. Tough but fair. "I expect the best in people and I want them to expect the best of me." Confidence building, believe in yourself. Be clear about your goals, communicate them and believe you can get there. Get sponsorship and work for an organization that supports your goals. Allison encourages us to channel emotion into passion in order to make an impact. She also talks about the need of women supporting other women and paying it forward. "Diversity wins every time." She also talks about the lack of unconscious bias being a major component to lack of diversity and accountability being critical.