Wanda Austin, Former President and CEO, The Aerospace Corporation; Lead Director, Chevron; Director, Amgen and Apple

One tap on the glass. One simple phrase. One "kingmaker" job. Wanda Austin, former CEO of The Aerospace Corporation—a nonprofit organization committed to addressing the complex challenges of space—who happens to be the lead director on the board of Chevron and a director on the board of Amgen, reveals the quick hallway conversation that catapulted her into the corner office.From World 50, this is The Moment—where we explore the pivotal moments that changed the lives and careers of the world’s leading CEOs and defined their leadership journeys.