E29: The Kind of Leader We're Going To Need in The Future with Blake Bullock

“No matter how technical or how extremely complex a role or an organization might be, it just never seems to fail that such a huge fraction of your day and your career in leadership is about people.”In this episode, you’re in for a treat as I talk to Blake Bullock, Vice President at Northrop Grumman in the company’s space sector. Blake has held leadership roles leading key projects, including NASA's James Webb telescope project, for over 15 years.Blake’s brilliant astrophysicist and astronomer's brain coupled with her extensive leadership experience both in the government and industry have led to truly valuable lessons and insights about leadership that she shares with us today.In this episode:Empathy and human connection are big needle movers in organizationsUnderstanding that learning a new role takes time and hard workBlake’s unique and insightful point of view on the impostor syndromeHer perspective on what it really means to be a leaderThe importance of making mistakes and the ability to hear hard feedbackWhat differentiates the kind of leader we're going to need in the futureAnd more!Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and learn to lead with Less Ego, More Soul.Connect with today’s guest on LinkedIn: Blake BullockConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedIn: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliYouTube: @janetioliIf you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.  Produced by Ideablossoms