“Everyone’s journey is different. Everyone’s skill set is different. Everyone’s secret sauce to success is different,” Betsy Rafael, GoDaddy Board Member and former Chief Accounting Officer Apple said at the GoDaddy Women in Tech speaker series. Rafeal shared her inspiring recipe about discovering your secret sauce through leadership, collaboration and mentoring. Blake Irving, CEO GoDaddy While not everyone might consider themselves in a leadership position, everyone has the opportunity to contribute in their own special way and ensure that what they are doing within the company is moving in the right direction. This goal can be accomplished through strategic focus, getting things done and quality communications, Rafael said. Strategic Focus – Rafael said that whether you are an individual contributor or a member of a team, there is an opportunity for leadership. For team leaders, make sure that you are in alignment with your team and the employees are working on the same goals and vision. Getting things done – If production is down or seems stagnant, try something different to get things done, Rafael said. People get in a rut and routine and it might be time to bring your ideas to the forefront and try something new. Communications. Rafael emphasized that as you work with larger teams, having a communication plan is key. “I’m about having a plan and being thoughtful about the what, when, who, the forum and how, you communicate,” she said. “Good communication isn’t something that happens unless you have a plan.” As for those employees…
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