Sarah O'Leary, CEO of Willow, advocates for a leadership style characterized by transparency and empathy rather than traditional masculine energy. She emphasizes the importance of trust within teams, claiming that it leads to higher productivity. Willow has never enforced return-to-office mandates, showcasing its commitment to flexibility, especially for working parents. O'Leary believes that allowing team members the autonomy to manage their schedules contributes to both personal and organizational success. She asserts that authenticity in leadership can lead to a thriving business.
There's been a lot of noise and news around, 'We need more masculine energy in the workplace.' It makes you question as a leader: What is my style?
Instilling trust within team members means emphasizing a level of autonomy, O'Leary says. Willow is a 'very flexible workplace.'
I don't believe that makes us any less productive. I believe it makes us more productive.
I feel very passionately that we can build a tremendously successful business while also operating in ways that feel authentic to our leadership and team.
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