EPISODE · Dec 13, 2023 · 21 MIN
Cynthia Williams on Getting Leaders to Support Your Career
from 9 to 5ish with theSkimm · host theSkimm
Cynthia Williams is the third generation in her family to work in the auto industry. After joining Ford in 1992, she’s now the company’s Global Director of Sustainability, Homologation and Compliance. The key to rising to a top position in the org? Support from higher-ups. This week, Cynthia told us how she navigated and grew her relationships with company leadership, and got their guidance and support for her career journey. In this episode, Cynthia shares: Why the best opportunities come to people who have career flexibility What to do whenever you get the opportunity to talk to a key leader at your company Her advice for negotiation What homologation actually means Her experience leading a team through a rapidly-changing auto landscape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Cynthia Williams is the third generation in her family to work in the auto industry. After joining Ford in 1992, she’s now the company’s Global Director of Sustainability, Homologation and Compliance. The key to rising to a top position in the org? Support from higher-ups. This week, Cynthia told us how she navigated and grew her relationships with company leadership, and got their guidance and support for her career journey. In this episode, Cynthia shares: Why the best opportunities come to people who have career flexibility What to do whenever you get the opportunity to talk to a key leader at your company Her advice for negotiation What homologation actually means Her experience leading a team through a rapidly-changing auto landscape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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