Jun 6, 2023
Life's twists and turns make us who we are. This week, we hear from Dorlisa Flur, a corporate board member and Women on Boards Network member, who shares her inspiring story of resilience, ambition, and determination. From growing up in a small town in North Carolina to a successful career at McKinsey, Dorlisa has faced setbacks that have only made her more resilient. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and gain insight into tackling life's challenges and coming out on top! Further key points throughout include:
An introduction to Dorlisa Flur
The difference between working as a consultant VS a board member
The pathway to influential leadership and becoming a serial transformation executive
Overcoming career challenges and navigating through the McKinsey election process
How a competitive project in Australia changed Dorlisa's life
The benefits of understanding and recognising your personality traits
Facing career setbacks and questioning whether it is time to quit
How mentorship can help unlock your potential
The value of intentionally building and sustaining relationships
How to lead through times of crisis and turn uncertainty into opportunities
"We used to joke at McKinsey that you ultimately had to be an optimist. We went into every situation believing we could make it better." – Dorlisa Flur.
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