What Type of Person Thrives at the Executive Level, According to a Former SVP of HR at Cloudera
Britt, a retired SVP of HR/CHRO, highlights that success in the industry hinges on "problem solvers" and "resilient" individuals who can handle setbacks, stating that "you're not gonna win 'em all." The ability to persevere and enjoy seeing results is key to thriving at the executive level, according to their experience.
Problem-solving, Resilience, Results-oriented, Executive Leadership, Overcoming Challenges
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Britt Sellin
Retired - Former SVP of HR /CHRO
Cloudera
UC Berkeley; UCLA extension for an HR certificate post graduation from Berkeley
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Psychology
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Human Resources (HR)
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Video Highlights
1. Problem-solving skills are essential for success.
2. Resilience is key to navigating setbacks and challenges.
3. A passion for achieving results is crucial for thriving in the industry.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
The people who typically thrive are problem solvers and resilient individuals. I would say that's true at the executive level.
You won't win every single time. While you can approach each situation as if you will win them all, you just won't.
If that is something that is difficult for you, then at an executive level, that's not the right answer. But if you're resilient, love problem-solving, and like to see results, I think it's a great job.