Katrina King on building a culture of accountability

Katrina King on building a culture of accountability

Author: FW September 26, 2024 Duration: 31:01

What happens when leaders lack accountability? In this episode, FW Managing Director Helen McCabe sits down with Katrina King—General Manager of Client Solutions Capital at Queensland Investment Corporation, Co-chair of UQ’s Business, Economics and Law Alumni Committee, and Minerva Network mentor. Together, they explore why accountability is crucial to strong leadership, how to build unshakeable resilience, and strategies to navigate and succeed in male-dominated workplaces.

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