Women know better than anyone how to pass along wisdom from mother to daughter, friend to friend, and colleague to colleague.
Only, we don’t do it enough in the business world.
About Wisdom Warriors
At Signature Premier, we facilitate candid discussions with executives for small groups of participants. The amazing wisdom in leadership that these leaders offer could not go uncaptured. In our professional development book Wisdom Warriors, Carol shares the stories of over 70 current and former executives and board members who have attended and taught at Signature Premier over the years. They are candid and authentic about their experiences and honest about their missteps. Dave MacLennan, CEO of Cargill, stated, “Let this be a catalyst for all of us to share our stories openly, with the intention of learning and supporting one another in our own development and nurturing our differences.”
Because wisdom is experience shared.
Wisdom Warriors illustrates in vividly drawn sketches why we are so much richer as a result of our differences. Sharing our personal stories not only helps others, but it transforms and strengthens us along the way.
Dave MacLennan, CEO, Cargill
Wisdom Warriors: Why We Choose to Share Our Stories Candidly
Carol Seymour, author of Wisdom Warriors, explains that all successful executives have had struggles in their careers. Their journeys are not nearly as pretty or perfect as the bios would have us think. This is why Wisdom Warriors Professional Development book was written – because the ordinary of one person’s story can sometimes be the spark that makes another’s extraordinary.
Insights from Wisdom Warriors Contributors
I didn’t change what I am. I am what I am. What I changed was my mindset around what was holding me back.
LeighAnne Baker is a Retired CHRO of Cargill and is a Board Member for Pactiv Evergreen and ABM Industries.
For me, curiosity is an essential leadership trait. It has led me to seek a variety of experiences, which is a huge source of my energy.
Sandra Beach Lin is a Retired CEO of Calisolar and is a Board Member for American Electric Power, Trinseo, Avient (Formerly PolyOne), WESCO, and Interface Biologics and a Co-chair of Paradigm for Parity.
There can only be one calendar. It’s a calendar for life that includes work and life. There’s not two; it’s all one.
Cathy Doherty is the SVP, Regional Businesses of Quest Diagnostics.
Communication is one of those fascinating things, where it’s really about your audience and their frames of reference.
Cecile Thaxter is the Vice President of Health, Safety, Environment and Communities for Rio Tinto.
Thank you for creating Wisdom Warriors. It is a tremendous MUST HAVE book of inspiration and education for women (and men) across the globe!
