Leading with Intention

from Her Success Story · host Ivy Slater

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Melissa Aarskaug. The two talk about the gaming industry and its constant evolution, tips in building a leadership legacy, and the importance of starting every day with intention and focus. She tells us, "I run my day, my day does not run me." In this episode, we discuss: How she became involved in the gaming industry, and how she has made her mark How she manages to build relationships and keep up with people Melissa's tips for providing continued growth and betterment for the job, company, and industry you're in Why the gaming industry is constantly evolving, and how she keeps up with it all How she navigates the family piece of life, and what she and her husband do to remain in consistent collaboration Why she starts every day with intention and focus through strategy and planning How to flip your mindset from the negative, and look deeper into the why of what your managers are trying to teach you What drove Melissa to start a podcast on top of all the many other things she does Advice in building a leadership legacy Melissa Aarskaug is an accomplished global executive and business leader within the technology and cybersecurity sectors. With over 15 years of experience, she has demonstrated expertise in shaping strategic direction, leading teams, and forging partnerships with Fortune 500 companies. She currently is serving as the Global Vice President of Gaming Laboratories International (a 1700+ employee company). Melissa's work as a women leader and expert in cybersecurity makes her a rare and sought-after speaker. She has spoken at over 60+ events hosted by famous Gaming, Cybersecurity & Leadership organizations. Melissa believes in expanding her knowledge by learning through other's stories so she started her own podcast, "ExecutiveConnect". With a focus on leadership, strategy, and innovation, each podcast episode delivers actionable advice and inspiring stories from industry experts and thought leaders. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-aarskaug/

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