Leading in Sudden Disruption 4 (wsg Lesley Ma)

During this mini episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Lesley Ma, CIO and Continuous Improvement Officer of NSF, who is actively leading during this time of disruption at a global, public health and safety organization. She speaks about the role of the CIO during these times and what leaders should be thinking about when it comes to technology; where digital innovation is taking a front-seat to surviving and thriving in the future.  Lesley gives hints that other leaders may be able to borrow that can make a difference in these challenge times. And you have to hear what she has to say about turning on your fog lamps. About Lesley Ma Lesley Ma is the VP, Chief Information and Continuous Improvement Officer; Global Managing Director - TraQtion at NSF International. In her role, Ma leads NSF’s information technology and continuous improvement efforts globally, including the systems and processes that power NSF’s public health services in more than 175 countries. Prior to joining NSF, Ma served as Global Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Cadillac. During her career, Ma has held leadership positions at Ford Motor Co. and General Motors – driving significant IT innovation and transformational change while leading global business initiatives and large-scale system implementations. In addition to her global roles, she gained international experience while working overseas in Shanghai, where she was CIO for GM in South East Asia. Ma is known for fostering inclusiveness, employee engagement, continuous learning and coaching for excellence and inspiration. She holds degrees in engineering and business administration from the University of Toronto and completed the Advanced Leadership Program at Stanford Business School. Show Highlights 1:00        No one has been here before – facing the global pandemic together. 1:55        Lesley Ma –NSF International 2:29        Living through disruptions – the GM Bankruptcy and scaling companies up and down. 3:59        In a cyclical industry, you never stop transforming. 4:55        Themes: How do you focus people on the purpose? How do you deal with the people side of things? How do you build the muscle and increase the company’s resiliency? 5:45        “Turn on your fog lamps.” Additional Information Contact Lesley Ma: Lesley’s LinkedIn Contact Gregg Garrett: Gregg’s LinkedIn Gregg’s Twitter Gregg’s Bio Contact CGS Advisors: Website LinkedIn Twitter

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You, Me, and Your Top Three is a podcast focused on exploring leadership in the connecting world. Specifically, the podcast invites leaders to tell stories, reflect, and discuss their views on: - disruptions in industry and society; - how they are leading transformations considering these disruptions - brave leadership to drive transformation. It is this last point where we focus most of the discussion, asking our guests to share their insights into the relationships they have with their “Top 3” closest advisors. It is our observation and experience that as the world connects, the importance of a diverse set of counselors is increasing in value. For some this may be a formal advisor who has been contracted on behalf of the company. For most this will be deep relationships in which they have been invested and nurtured. Through stories and discussion, we strive to celebrate the art of giving and receiving advice. The stories that are told are heartfelt and real. At the root we are exploring the process of knowledge building, relationship building, and perhaps most importantly, confidence building. After all, it takes a brave leader to battle the inertia that exists in industries, our organizations, and in ourselves. It is our hope that as successful leaders open up about around the subjects and the way in which they interact with their closest confidants, that our listeners will, in turn, reflect on their own “virtual board of advisors.” Over time they will then surround themselves with those who help them stretch toward greatness and lead bravely in the connecting world.