The Paradigm Shift, when you start asking, "Why not?" with Michelle Russo

In today's episode Michelle Russo the Chief Communications Officer at the US Chamber of Commerce, shares some powerful truths of what has made her the successful leader she is today.   Michelle joined the US Chamber of Commerce, the world's largest advocacy organization for businesses as its first CCO in April of 2019. Representing companies of all sizes across all sectors, the chamber is the voice of American business in Washington DC, across the country, and around the world.   Michelle was empowered by her grade school teacher's quote that says "The only stupid question is the one not asked."  This philosophy has served her well throughout her career as she took on one challenging role after another.    In this episode, she shares the paradigm shift she experienced when she started asking questions and taking risks. And how adding "Why Not" into her toolbox led her to extraordinary opportunities with bigger impact.    Tune in to hear how "Why Not" can dramatically elevate your career. Michelle is living proof that it is a game changer.   Guest Bio:   Michelle Russo joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – the world's largest advocacy organization for business – as its first CCO in April 2019. Representing companies of all sizes and across all sectors, the Chamber is the voice of American business in Washington DC, across the country, and around the world.    Before joining the Chamber, Russo led global and corporate communications for Discovery, Inc., where she built and managed the company's reputation as a global media leader, including its debut as a publicly traded company. During a 14-year tenure, she spent four years in London supervising cross-functional marketing and communications teams across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific and led the top-to-bottom communications and public affairs strategy for the company's groundbreaking first broadcast of the Olympic Winter Games across Europe.    Earlier in her career, Russo was a media consultant on two Presidential campaigns and served as the primary spokesperson on media regulation at the Federal Communications Commission under both Democratic and Republican leadership. Website: https://www.uschamber.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellerusso1/ Belinda's Bio:    Belinda Pruyne is a sought-after Leadership Advisor, Coach, Consultant and Keynote speaker. She is a leading authority in guiding global executives, professionals and small business owners to become today's highly respected leaders.   She gained a wealth of expertise in the client services industry as Executive Vice President, Global Director of Creative Management at Grey Advertising, managing 500 people around the globe. With over 25+ years of leadership development experience, she brings industry-wide recognition to the executives and companies she works with. Whether a startup, turnaround, acquisition, or global corporation, executives and companies continue to turn to Pruyne for strategic and impactful solutions in a rapidly shifting economy and marketplace.    Website: Belindapruyne.com Email Address: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindapruyne  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotableLeadersNetwork.BelindaPruyne/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/belindapruyne?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindapruyne/