Stephanie Linnartz, Former President, Marriott International, interviewed by Lan Elliott

The first woman appointed President of a major hotel brand, Stephanie shares her spectacular career journey at Marriott International, and how surrounding herself with diverse teams has been one of the keys to her success.  She describes what she looks for in potential leaders, and how humor can be useful in defusing difficult situations.  She encourages women and underrepresented groups to advocate for themselves, to be authentic, and not to be so tough on themselves when things don’t go well.