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Published Apr 23, 2019

The Power of Other Voices | Rosanna Durruthy

Rosanna Durruthy, Head of Global Diversity at LinkedIn, delves into the transformative power of curiosity and courageous conversations, emphasizing the vital role of embracing diversity and adaptability for personal and societal growth.
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  • Life's Challenges

    shares her journey of overcoming life's challenges, beginning with her early academic achievements and the unexpected turns that followed. At just 16, she entered Harvard, only to leave due to family issues, which taught her to navigate uncertainty independently 1. This experience instilled in her the ability to embrace change and take risks, leading to a diverse career path in fields she never anticipated, such as diversity and inclusion 2.

    My life, in many ways, is about getting to the edge of the cliff and taking a leap.

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    Her story highlights the importance of adaptability and learning from real-world experiences, which often surpass traditional education.

       

    Adaptability & Resilience

    Adaptability and resilience are central themes in Rosanna's life, as she emphasizes the need to remain open to change and new experiences. She believes that true growth comes from the willingness to embrace uncertainty and learn from failures 2. This mindset has allowed her to reinvent herself and thrive in various industries, from finance to technology 3.

    The greatest skill set that we can gain is the skill around the ability to adapt.

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    Her insights reveal that adaptability is not just about survival but about finding joy and opportunity in life's unpredictability.

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