
Rewrite the Rules: Building Metrics That Actually Reflect Your Power
About this episode
Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Delia Grenville, a tech executive and founder of Slyn Consulting. They discuss the importance of rewriting the rules in the workplace, particularly for women, and how to create metrics that reflect personal values rather than corporate expectations. Delia shares her journey from corporate success to consulting, emphasizing the need for human-centric work environments and the importance of recognizing one's own achievements. They also explore the challenges women face in leadership roles, the biases in performance reviews, and the significance of trusting one's intuition in navigating career paths.
About Our Guest
- Delia Grenville, Founder & CEO, Slyn Consulting
- Delia's Website
- Connect with Delia on LinkedIn
- Follow Slyn Consulting on LinkedIn
Key Takeaways
- Women need to create personal benchmarks that reflect their values.
- Ruffling feathers is a necessary part of leadership.
- Recognition in the workplace is often overlooked.
- Performance reviews should be constructive, not punitive.
- The talk show test can transform how we evaluate others.
- Scarcity mindset limits our potential and growth.
- Trusting your intuition is crucial for personal fulfillment.
- ADHD coping strategies can be mistaken for discipline in the workplace.
- It's important to address biases in performance reviews.
- Self-care is essential for balancing professional demands.
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