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WE Lead | Voices of Innovation
Leading with Humanity and Trust in Complex Times with Amy Rooney and Maria Gillespie
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In this episode of WE Lead: Voices of Innovation, host Jackie Mattox (Founder & CEO, WE United) sits down with Maria Gillespie (Channel Sales Leader, TE Connectivity) and Amy Rooney (Director of Global Accounts, RFMW) for a candid conversation about leading through crisis, global tension, and uncertainty.
Together, they explore how leaders can stay informed without tunnel vision, manage bias with self-awareness, and create psychological safety for teams when headlines feel emotionally charged. Drawing on lessons from COVID and other disruptions, they share what it takes to lead with steadiness, humanity, and trust.
You’ll hear insights on:
- How to consume news responsibly and avoid tunnel vision
- Why self-awareness matters more than perfect neutrality
- What defines a crisis and why it is often deeply personal
- The difference between reacting to issues and responding to people
- Why validation and transparency build trust in high-impact moments
Whether you are navigating geopolitical tension, business disruption, or the everyday pressures of modern leadership, this episode offers grounded perspective on how to lead with steadiness, empathy, and accountability in complex times.
If you are a senior executive, team leader, or emerging professional, this conversation will challenge you to think more deeply about how you define crisis, how you show up for others, and how you build trust when it matters most.