"Leslie*, an ambitious biotech CTO, stepped into her role brimming with excitement. She was ready to modernize core systems and supercharge her company's research capabilities. But 18 months later, after nonstop firefighting and pressure to deliver transformation faster than the organization could absorb it, she confided to her coach (Darcy) that instead of feeling triumphant, she was considering giving up on the work and retiring early."
" is the chief inspiration officer at Tony Martignetti Inspired Purpose Partners, where he advises leaders to stay grounded in chaotic times. He is the best-selling author of Climbing the Right Mountain: Navigating the Journey to An Inspired Life and Campfire Lessons for Leaders: How Uncovering Our Past Can Propel Us Forward."
Leslie, an ambitious biotech CTO, entered the role eager to modernize core systems and accelerate research capabilities. Eighteen months into the role, nonstop firefighting and unrealistic pressure to deliver transformation faster than the organization could absorb depleted her energy. She told her coach, Darcy, that rather than feeling triumphant she contemplated giving up and retiring early. The chief inspiration officer at Tony Martignetti Inspired Purpose Partners advises leaders to stay grounded in chaotic times. He is a best-selling author of Climbing the Right Mountain and Campfire Lessons for Leaders, which examine navigating purpose and learning from the past.
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