Salomon describes her experience as the first female president, including striking a balance between authenticity and oversharing, and sharing her tips for overcoming jet lag.
Salomon explains that authentic leadership is all about building relationships. She writes: ‘Whenever I travel, I meet with in-house counsel, business leaders and government representatives in small groups. But I also speak at large conferences. From the lectern, I tell real stories that hopefully connect with audiences, trying to impart one important idea or observation that the audience is likely to remember, rather than a dull litany of facts.’
Elsewhere in NLJ, Daniela Korn and Praveen Bhatia, co-owners at media law firm Tan Ward, offer career advice, including top tips for negotiating an employment contract that will set you on the path to success.
They write: ‘It is important to focus on your current market value and not be drawn into pegging your new salary against your previous, perhaps out-of-kilter, salary. You should not be forced to disclose current remuneration when moving laterally—focus on your expected salary level instead.’
Korn and Bhatia also provide advice on creating a roadmap for your career, assessing your unique skill set, setting and pursuing goals, and finding a mentor.
