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The Dancer Turned Chief Customer Officer at Infor ft. Mari Cross
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Mari Cross, the Chief Customer Officer at Infor join me in this episode of the She's So Suite Podcast. In this conversation we navigate through Mari's fascinating journey from her origins in Russia to leading a massive global team. Mari shares the importance of reaching out for help and tapping into available resources, and advocating for mentorship throughout one's professional journey.
Timestamps
0:00 - Preview
1:18 - Intros
4:22 - Aspirations of being a dancer
5:45 - Finding fulfilment in a career
7:20 - Job title & scope of job
11:19 - The decision to switch from engineering
14:00 - Building teams from scratch at Adobe
16:30 - Working on yourself
18:05 - The leap of faith
20:55 - Ensuring a good culture while building a global remote team
26:45 - Empowering future women leaders
30:15 - Work-life balance
33:00 - Ask for help
34:05 - Perspective shapes reality
36:28 - Mari's future plans
38:40 - Future of women leadership
40:40 - Closing
Connect with the guest:
Mari Cross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mncross/
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Manali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/
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Keywords:
career prioritization, career advancement, women in tech, women in technology, female leaders in tech, women in leadership, leadership in tech, Mari Cross, Infor, She's So Suite, Kristi Faltorusso, get hired in the c-suite, women in c-suite, Chief Customer Officer (CCO), customer experience, tech industry, female leaders growth, team building, work-life balance, hiring for potential, fostering team culture, remote team connectivity, women's mentorship, engineering to business career transition
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About She's So Suite Podcast:
Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.
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