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EPISODE · Aug 15, 2026 · 1H 2M

Jennifer Selby Long | Leading Through Transformation

from Localization Fireside Chat · host Jennifer Selby Long

Most leaders don't fail because of bad strategy — they fail because no one told them leadership is a complete career change, and the habits that got them here won't get them there.   In this episode: • Why the biggest barrier in any transformation sits between the leader's own ears — and how to move it • What Jennifer witnessed at Airbnb and LinkedIn that most leadership programs never prepare you for • Why post-acquisition integration is a leadership problem disguised as a logistics problem • How to lead across cultures without stereotyping — and why personality matters more than nationality Jennifer Selby Long is the Founder & CEO of Selby Group LLC, an executive coaching firm with 28 years of practice helping leaders navigate radical organizational change. She has coached 300+ senior leaders across technology, publishing, food and beverage, and cybersecurity, with deep roots in Silicon Valley and a growing presence on the East Coast. Her work shaped leadership culture at companies including Airbnb, LinkedIn, and Cisco during some of their most explosive and turbulent growth periods. Connect with Jennifer Selby Long: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferselbylong Website: https://www.selbygroup.com/ CreditsHost: Robin Ayoub, Founder, Localization Fireside ChatConnect and watch moreWebsite: www.L10NFiresideChat.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OoURgc29R31XPGzOWL9iXBe a guest: https://calendly.com/robin-ayoub/localization-fireside-chat-podcast-recordingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinayoub/Support the showShare the episode with a friend. Subscribe on YouTube and Spotify. Leave a short review.DisclaimerViews are for education and discussion. Apply judgment in your own context.Tags#L10NFiresideChat #localization #hiring #recruiting #leadership #ai Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Jennifer Selby Long has coached 300+ leaders through hyper-growth, M&A integration, and AI-driven disruption. She breaks down what actually breaks in organizations — and how to fix it before Monday morning. Full Name: Jennifer Selby Long | Title: Founder & CEO | Company: Selby Group LLC | Bio: Jennifer Selby Long is the Founder & CEO of Selby Group LLC, an executive coaching firm helping senior leaders navigate hyper-growth, M&A integration, and AI-driven transformation across technology, cybersecurity, and global business.

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