Andrea Jung, CEO and President, Grameen America; Director, Apple and Wayfair

The year was 1998. Andrea Jung was poised to take the corner office at Avon, the beauty and cosmetics company that had recently celebrated its centennial. But when Avon’s board appointed another CEO candidate, Andrea would face a decision that required her to rebalance her personal ambitions for leadership growth with her passion for a corporate mission she loved. It’s a moment that reflects Andrea’s loyalty, grit, and long-term vision—and ultimately what helped her become the longest-serving female chief executive in the Fortune 500. In this episode, Andrea takes us through what it means to follow your compass, not your clock.