Carolyn Herzog, Chief Legal Officer and member of the Audit Committee of the Association of Corporate Counsel, is a globally-focused Legal Coach with a deep understanding of the distinct cultural differences that can impact business strategy. Carolyn is a cybersecurity C-Suite executive that has worked in a variety of industries including Fortune 500 and large UK multinational technology and international development. She believes that being resilient will get you through terrible times and unprecedented situations.
Here are some key moments from our conversation:
- How do you describe your true north as a leader (1:10)
- How do you differentiate between diversity, inclusion, and fairness (5:20)
- What changes does it makes to you over time (9:20)
- How your true north helps you in your leadership decision-making (18:12)
- Why do you think in your experience introvert leaders have been more effective (21:35)
- What are the biggest challenges you have faced as a General Counsel leader and how have you overcome those (24:30)
- How do you keep yourself recharged (34:15)
- What would you give as a piece of advice on leadership (36:28)
- As a General Counsel leader, what advice can you give for legal leadership (40:29)
- Final thoughts you want to leave (44:40)