"Samsung UK & Ireland vice-president of product marketing for mobile experience chats to Mary McCarthy about why good leadership is rarely a one-size-fits-all model Long before I found myself in senior leadership roles, I was a child being pulled into active pursuits by a father who believed that if you were going to do something, you might as well do it properly."
"I grew up in Somerset, with my sister and parents. While my mum and sister loved shopping and all the traditionally girly things, me and my dad preferred the great outdoors."
Effective leadership requires adapting style to context and to individual team members rather than applying a single approach universally. Early exposure to active pursuits builds discipline, resilience, practical problem-solving, and a preference for doing tasks properly. A childhood spent in Somerset with contrasting family interests fostered a hands-on, can-do attitude and high standards. Practical experiences and varied personal backgrounds shape leadership preferences and capabilities. Senior leadership benefits from translating foundational values of commitment and thoroughness into flexible approaches that meet different people’s needs and situational demands.
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