FanDuel CEO Amy Howe asks: Do you schedule time to think?
FanDuel CEO Amy Howe numbers “grit and determination” among the principal leadership characteristics and has no doubt where she honed hers. “Trust me. Growing up on a farm in Eden, NY, and trying to make it through those Buffalo winters meant you had to develop some grit,” she recently said. Add to this circumstance the fact she is an identical twin and, well, adds Howe, “there are few things in the world that make you more competitive than having an identical sister in a small town where everyone compares the two of you!”
Howe took that competitive spirit with her into gymnastics and cheerleading (Her 1988 squad won the Grand Champions title); to business degrees from Cornell and The Wharton School, and then to executive roles, including COO of Ticketmaster.
Howe believes that part of being a gritty leader means recognizing that everyone has their ups and downs and using that awareness to be disciplined about using the low points to improve. For Howe, improvement comes through a dedication to preparation – mental, emotional, and physical. “In our crowded days, with our schedules that seem to pile upon us continuously, we have to carve out time for preparing for the challenges ahead,” she explained.
“Most of our schedules happen to us,” she added. “Leaders need to be more intentional about taking control of their time.” In the podcast, Howe shares her techniques for maximizing her time and clearing her mind for higher-level problem-solving.
You will learn:
- 7:00 What leaders gain from staying coachable.
- 9:30 The power that comes from listening to learn what makes others tick.
- 10:00 Why surrounding yourself with people just like you can hinder your growth.
- 12:30 How to be a transparent leader.
- 18:30 Amy’s transition from consulting to the c-suite.
Resources:
- Connect with Amy Howe on LinkedIn.