S8E16: The real job requirements for a CEO, with Kelly Schmitt (CEO, Benevity)
May 17, 2022
"Stop telling yourself what you can't do ."
Kelly Schmitt (CEO of Benevity, a certified B Corporation and the global leader in corporate purpose software) speaks with Xquadrant's Founder Richard Medcalf.
We are continuing our season "The CEO Learning Curve". Interesting and inspiring CEOs reflect on what got them the top job, what they've learned over the first few quarters in the role, and what lies ahead.
In this conversation, you’ll discover:
- Why Kelly never wanted to be a CEO, and the circumstances that made her change her mind.
- What you DON'T need to be amazing at to nail the role - why her two CEO predecessors failed within weeks - and what IS important.
- The importance of purpose in modern corporate culture - and how to make doing good fun and easy.
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