#9. From Leading With Purpose to Using Our Platform to Uplift Others: A Conversation with Rekha Narang

Welcome to Business Casual. I am Mihae Ahn, your host and author of "The Stories We Tell" and "Perfectly Incomplete".Business Casual brings you unfiltered conversations with badass, inspiring, highly accomplished women leaders who are changing the game. I am passionate about and believe in the power of sharing stories, our authentic, raw, and incomplete stories, getting beyond the polished LinkedIn profiles to the real humans behind the titles.My guest today is Rekha Narang. Rekha works at Microsoft. She is one of the incredible leaders at Microsoft I had the privilege to meet, get to know, and work with over the last decade. She is deeply passionate about leadership, mentorship, and creating positive impact through her platform.I appreciate how authentically Rekha shows up even when it is difficult and uncomfortable.Today's conversation was thought-provoking, like every other conversation I've had with Rekha. Some key takeaways from our discussion:Language matters. Use "Could" as opposed to "Should" — we have agency to make our own decisions.We have influence, sometimes more than we realize. Use your platform to uplift others.It's okay to say no to things that don't align with your purpose.Purpose evolves over time and should be embraced as part of growth.Please enjoy this heartfelt, inspiring, and authentic conversation with Rekha.Music: "Come Out Tonight" by Vicki Vox (via Epidemic Sound)Connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. Visit my Website.