Dr. Patti Fletcher is the author of the best-selling book "Disrupters: Success Strategies from Women Who Break the Mold" and the Fractional CMO at LeapGreat. LeapGreat is the developer of an automated, standardized, and integrated ERP platform intended to simplify the SAP ERP implementation and integration experience.

In this episode, KJ and Dr. Fletcher discuss the importance of disruption in challenging and changing the status quo, particularly for women in leadership positions. Dr. Fletcher addresses the critical issue of unconscious bias in the tech and work tech sectors, highlighting the underrepresentation of women and the potential biases in AI development.

Key Takeaways:

02:12 Unraveling Unconscious Bias and Women's Underrepresentation in Tech

08:40 Navigating the Work Tech Sector: Definitions and Challenges

11:58 The Value of Human Capital

23:06 The Role of HR in Shaping the Future

23:55 Addressing Unconscious Bias and Decision Interruption

25:09 Innovative Approaches to HR and Diversity

26:44 Challenging Traditional Views on Board Membership

Quote of the Show (21:00):

“Everybody's going to be an AI company, period. End of story. Leaders need a growth mindset where they are driven by curiosity.” – Dr. Patti Fletcher

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Ways to connect with Dr. Patti Fletcher:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpattifletcher/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/drpattifletcher?lang=en

Company Website: https://leapgreat.com/    

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leapgreat

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