The New Shape of Work interview series addresses the challenges and uncertainty in the current business environment with a focus on how to transition to a more agile workforce for the future.

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For Women’s History month, we are bringing you a discussion with Wanda Wallace. Wanda is the Managing Partner of Leadership Forum and shares lessons learned over a successful career that spanned industries and leadership roles. She talks about the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, knowing when it is time to move on, and building supportive relationships around you.

Interesting moments:

  • Move toward opportunity

    I’ve asked senior leaders around the world [about how they crafted their career] and I get the same answer from them. You sort of know what you are done with, and you know that you're open for something new. And then when something comes along, and you just grab it. My career looks very similar.

  • Know where you add value

    You need to understand what things you do that add the greatest value to the organization and to your team. Because if you're not crystal clear about where your greatest value add is, then your time can get usurped by everybody who comes along and asks for help. 

  • Minimize busy-work

    If you're spending more time on busy work, then you should be a little more worried about what AI is going to do to your role. But you can also consider, what's the automated route I can take that's going to minimize my time [on low-value work].

  • Step out of your comfort zone

    If you want your career to continue to grow, you have to get out of your comfort zone, period. Do something that isn't yet natural to you. It will become natural, but it isn't going to be a hundred percent natural at the start. 

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