Jeanie speaks to Carolyn Childers & Lindsay Kaplan, co-founders of Chief, a network with a powerful mission to move more woman into the top and keep them there. Their discussion this week moves from learning about the early days, their individual experiences with creating the vision and purpose of Chief to hearing how “keeping it real” can be a powerful mindset for success. We see how creating Chief was born out of a need to find something that was lacking in other leadership programs, an experience that could be impactful and worth the time of women executives that had value and purpose.
Chief is a private network designed for the most powerful women in executive leadership to strengthen their leadership, magnify their influence, and pave the way to bring others with them. Launched in 2019 by Carolyn Childers and Lindsay Kaplan, its mission is to drive more women to the top and keep them there. Chief has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2021, and its diverse membership includes 10,000 of the most senior executives in the United States.
It is Jeanie’s pleasure to bring to you the story of two incredible women and the beautiful gifts they are bringing to the world every day! This interview is fun, interesting, inspirational and from the heart. Warriors, meet Chief!
(6:41) We go back to the beginning of Chief, in Tribeca. What was their biggest worry in those first moments?
(9:37) When did Chief get to their first 100 members and how did they find the confidence that people would want to join?
(13:40) Why do they think there has been such growth in their network?
(16:37) They discuss how Chief is different in giving women an experience, make it impactful and delivering a value that they can take back to their own lives & careers.
(18:06) What was the beginning of their partnership like?
(22:23) Carolyn & Lindsay discuss their personal & professional readiness in starting a new business.
(28:25) How have they evolved from when they first started to now?
(37:19) Jeanie discusses with them their philosophy of “keeping it real” to see how they weave this into their relationship as co-founders, partners and friends.
(41:26) They share highs & lows of the last few years.
(43:22) What are they focused and working on right now?
(46:23) Lindsay shares their campaign launch for Women’s History Month that asks “What does the future look like, when women lead the way”. How do they want Chief to influence the future?
(49:33) Fun speed round asking about their favorite words, movies and more.
(55:50) If they could have dinner with anyone, who would they be and why?
Connect with Carolyn Childers & Lindsay Kaplan
https://chief.com/careers#story
https://www.linkedin.com/company/joinchief
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