Storytelling Miniseries: Federal Leaders Talk Owning Your Story

In this episode, we’re diving into the power of authentic storytelling. Join us as we speak with our guests: Jothi Dugar, CISO at NIH Center for IT, and Andrea Fletcher, chief digital strategy officer at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
They explore how sharing your true story — including the good, the bad and the ugly — can help you build stronger connections, empower others and create lasting impact in your career.
They also discuss the importance of owning your experiences and how storytelling can be a tool for personal and professional growth. Following along to learn how authenticity can be a key to unlocking your leadership potential.

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Jothi Dugar Acting Deputy Director, Center for IT NIH
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Andrea Fletcher Executive Director of the Digital Service CMS
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