Leena Nair, the CEO of Chanel, emphasizes the importance of taking on difficult assignments as a pathway to success in her career. In a discussion with LinkedIn's CEO, Nair shared her belief that stepping outside one's comfort zone is crucial. Her journey includes significant roles at Unilever, where she pioneered gender parity initiatives and became the companyâs first female chief of HR. With ambitious dreams stemming from her childhood in India, Nair encourages others to pursue challenging opportunities and push boundaries in their professional journeys.
"Always put your hand up for the difficult job. If you're staying in the comfort zone, it means you're comfortable. You need to put your hand up for the difficult things that others may not volunteer for and give it everything you've got."
"As one of the few female leaders in my early career, I didnât have many role models. I always aimed high and dreamt big from a young age."
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