Unlocking Every Voice: How Miranda Hipwell Creates Inclusive Leadership

11/14/24 • 44 min

Miranda Hipwell, CEO adamandeveDDB shares her leadership insights on building trust through consistency, empowering teams to elevate performance and her perseverance through setbacks, leading to career growth.
We Cover:
05:02 – Building trust through consistent actions over time
07:22 – Creating inclusive spaces where every voice matters
10:36 – Flexibility and fresh perspectives help creatives thrive
15:00 – A zigzag career path can still lead to success
16:43 – Growth comes from persevering through setbacks
21:41 – Active listening is key in meetings
23:32 – Returning from time off and feeling overwhelmed by all the new information
26:54 – Leadership roles feel more accessible and relatable
34:38 – Strengthening the team by recognising talent within
37:08 – Inspiring positive work through optimism
39:37 – Putting clients’ needs first improves business
42:30 – Resilience means being real and facing issues head-on
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