Great careers are not always planned. Janet Foutty has spent her life proving that the most meaningful paths are often discovered - one bold decision, one smart pivot, and one “work hard and don’t suck” moment at a time.
From her early days at Deloitte to becoming its chair, Janet shares the real operating principles behind an extraordinary leadership journey: why she looks for gaps instead of titles, how she builds trust by showing up fully for her team, and why the best leaders are often the ones who make room for other voices (not the ones who try to be the loudest in the room).
We break down the mindset that took her from operator to CEO to board chair, including:
Janet also opens up about the decisions that looked irrational from the outside but turned out to be pivotal, including launching Deloitte Digital and stepping away from a role most people would have clung to. Along the way, she explains why she believes the future of work, especially in the age of AI, is one of the most important issues facing businesses and society right now.
If you care about leadership, career growth, board dynamics, or the future of work, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom you can actually use - whether you’re building a company, leading a team, or trying to figure out what your next chapter should be.
