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Published Jul 9, 2021

Christine Hurtsellers on the Business of Trust (Podcast)

Christine Hurtsellers explores the intricate dynamics of the economy, analyzing the Federal Reserve's strategies, housing market shifts, and the pivotal role of leadership in navigating these landscapes. As CEO of Voya Investment Management, she delves into strategic leadership, mentorship, and hybrid work models, emphasizing trust as a cornerstone of success in today's complex environment.
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  • Leadership

    emphasizes the significance of strategic thinking and emotional intelligence in leadership roles. She believes that understanding market trends and fostering a team-oriented approach are crucial for setting effective strategies and motivating people. Christine notes that emotional intelligence becomes increasingly important as one advances in their career, often surpassing technical skills in value.

    A lot of what you need in the role of CEO is good strategic thinking. So really being able to think about where the markets, where's the business going out three to five years from now.

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    Her insights highlight the importance of leveraging company culture and transparent communication, especially during challenging times like 2020 1 2.

       

    Work-Life

    Balancing work and personal life is a priority for , who has raised five children, including one with special needs. She believes this personal experience provides her with a unique perspective on the complexities of the working world. Christine advocates for a hybrid work model, emphasizing flexibility and understanding the diverse needs of employees, particularly working mothers.

    We're going to be what's called hybrid. I mean, we don't think 100% in the office is right, nor do we think 100% virtual is right.

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    This approach aims to maintain company culture and teamwork while accommodating individual circumstances 3 4.

       

    Mentorship

    Mentorship has played a pivotal role in ' career, with early guidance from of Blackrock being particularly influential. She stresses the importance of creative thinking and diverse reading habits for personal and professional growth. Christine prefers fiction over finance books, believing that creativity and understanding human nature are essential for successful investing.

    I think to be a good investor and advice for young people that are thinking about it is to really push the way that your brain works through creativity, through reading fiction, through music.

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    Her advice to young professionals includes taking risks, building relationships, and not specializing too quickly 5 6.

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