Brave Feminine Leadership Ep. #212 – Don't Opt Out: Leanne Caret on Building Courage and Taking the Jobs That Scare You
Welcome to the second interview in our six-part Board Director Series, where we explore the mindset and pathways of the world's most accomplished leaders. Leanne Caret made history as the first woman to lead Boeing Defense, Space and Security, overseeing 30,000 employees and $30 billion in revenue, but her path there was built on one core principle: never opting out of opportunities because of what might happen someday.
From being told she "laughed too much" to be management material to developing her four G's framework (grit, gumption, grace, and gratitude), Leanne shares the strategic career moves that transformed her from an entry-level hire into a Fortune 500 CEO and now board director for Deere Company and RTX.
This is a conversation about taking the jobs that make you want to "throw up," building authentic relationships across all levels, and why the hardest assignments are often your best teachers. Leanne proves that you don't have to choose between being effective and being human, and shows exactly how to build a career on genuine courage rather than perfect preparation.
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Hi, I'm Melissa
I'm the founder of Brave Feminine Leadership and an Executive Mentor with 8+ years of experience as a CEO leading global teams of 5,000+ people. I've been where you are and know exactly what it takes to break through to the next level in your career. I've made it my mission to inspire 100,000 women to take the next intentional step in their careers - because success, impact, and leadership doesn't have to come at the cost of everything else you value.
