Explore a Stanford seminar featuring Jennifer Tejada, CEO of PagerDuty, as she shares her journey from an "average" University of Michigan graduate to leading a public SaaS company. Discover how grit, early leadership opportunities, and embracing diverse perspectives shaped her career. Gain insights into strategies for building resilience, challenging oneself, and creating high-performing teams. Learn about Tejada's experiences with impostor syndrome, the importance of learning from failures, and her approach to risk-taking. Understand the value of openness, assessing grit, and navigating the challenges of pursuing an IPO. Delve into topics such as growth mindset, sailing as a metaphor for leadership, and the significance of diversity in team building.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Growth Mindset
Proctor Gamble
I Technologies
I impostor syndrome
Winning isnt everything
Learning to sail
Sailing
Moving to Sydney
Thoma Bravo
Pedro Duty
Summary
Sharing Mistakes
Being Super Openminded
Being Willing to Take Risks
Assess Grit
Sell a Failure
A Bad Hire
Taught by
Stanford Online
