Why Storytelling Belongs in a Federal Leader’s Toolkit
Leaders in federal technology point to storytelling as a key trait that has helped them excel in their careers. This first episode of our GovCast Storytelling Miniseries features a conversation exploring why storytelling is an essential tool to upskill women and to help them advance into leadership roles in the public sector.
Guests include two members of the Women Tech Leaders Working Group: Transportation Department Association CIO for Resource Management/CFO Lucinda Wade and NIH Center for IT Chief of Enterprise Platform Services Mahua Mitra.
Wade and Mitra discuss the art of crafting compelling narratives, the impact of authentic storytelling on your professional journey and how to use the technique to connect with and inspire others.
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Mahua Mitra Chief of Enterprise Platform Services NIH CIT -
Lucinda Wade Associate CIO for Resource Management and CFO DOT
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