EP2 | Lead with empathy: The benefits of adopting a human-centric approach to opportunities in tech | A conversation with President of Google student developer club at FIU and 2x Fortune 500 intern Laurie Fortune

How important is empathy in technology? Laurie Fortune, 2 times fortune 500 intern, fortune 200 intern, and current president of the Google Student Developer Club at FIU delves into what it means to have a human-centric approach to tech opportunities.What We Discuss with Laurie Fortune:· Laurie’s background, growing up in Apopka, Florida, and her decision to come to Miami for college.· The value of diversity and representation in the tech industry.· The story of meeting Googlers Aurelie and Joelle and connecting on a personal level.· The significance of connections, friendships, and being genuine in professional interactions.· Why you should lead with empathy and the importance of authentic communication.· Laurie's approach to career opportunities: exploring various paths beyond the traditional software engineering route.· Concept of infinite games, where every experience is a learning opportunity.· Emphasis on continuous growth, learning, and finding fulfillment in the journey rather than fixating on a specific end goal.· Encouragement to embrace a holistic approach to personal and professional growth.· Importance of maintaining an identity beyond one's academic or professional achievements, cautioning against the potential pitfalls of solely defining oneself through a degree· Insights are offered on adopting an abundance mindset, underlining the idea that opportunities are abundant, and individuals should leverage their unique strengths rather than succumb to a scarcity mentality.Stay Connected!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidemiamitechpod/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inside-miami-tech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsideMiamiTechSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IMHrlejWNoF9LGF7ediDw