In this episode, I enjoyed speaking with Milena Berry, the Co-Founder and CEO of PowerToFly, a diversity talent acquisition platform connecting underrepresented talent to great careers.
Milena shared her insights on running a business in times of uncertainty and navigating leadership during challenging times. Her advice is valuable for underrepresented entrepreneurs and folks in executive and leadership roles who want to learn how to lead their teams through uncertainty.
Milena discussed the challenges of starting a company, finding a co-founder and council for support, recognizing privilege, and amplifying underrepresented voices.
She also discussed the concept of crisitunity, finding opportunities during crises, and how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their business.
Additionally, Milena shared her experience as a female CEO and parent during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of customized accommodations for employees and having empathy toward their needs.
Listen to this episode to gain valuable insights on leadership during uncertain times and how to navigate the challenges of running a business.
Connect with Milena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milena-berry-she-her-66a4322/
Read more about PowerToFly and how it can help your organization attract, hire, retain, and grow diverse talent 👉 https://powertofly.com/
