The Surprising Power of Constructive Criticism and Partnerships

<p>Many times, to have an even greater impact in our roles, we need to partner with others, especially with our leadership. Having a bigger voice and gaining buy-in from your leadership, especially when there are many competing interests can be tough.</p><p>Today, I want to share an exciting sneak peek in my journey—one that shares the transformative power of collaboration and partnerships. It&apos;s a story about how I came to join forces with Rali, a remarkable software company that shares my passion for fostering positive change. Through this experience, I have learned the profound importance of collaboration and the potential they hold to unlock limitless possibilities. Join me as I recount the steps that led me to this decision which just may help you as well!</p><p>But first, I wanted to share that the Fearless Female Leadership journey was initiated because of some not so easy to swallow constructive criticism. So, the next time you receive constructive criticism (from someone who has your best interest at heart), focus on the lessons learned rather than the initial sting of what you hear :)</p><p>A little over a year ago, I was honored to lead a live virtual event for Insight Enterprise’s ‘Women with Insight’ ERG. It was a smash hit with record breaking attendance and engagement. So much so that the organizers at Insight were interested in possibly white labeling my digital content.</p><p>After they carefully reviewed it, there was one major problem. It was the quality of the platform and how interactive it was (or was not I should say). ‘We love your Limitless Leader program, but it’s not in alignment with the quality of our current offerings&apos; (aka: The quality was not enterprise level.)</p><p>Many hours of thought, research, and redesigning later, the Fearless Female Leadership digital journey is about to be born. This collaboration with the software company, Rali is a leap of faith, terrifying, exciting, and exhilarating all wrapped up in one, and your questions, struggles, and triumphs have shape