Ideation Podcast is an on-the-go podcast designed to help you move your ideas forward through better implementation. In each episode, you’ll hear from thought leaders in multiple industries share about how they implement their ideas in order to make them remarkable (i.e., worth making a remark about).
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May 15, 2020
In this episode of the Ideation
Podcast, Michele L. Sullivan, social impact advisor and
former President of Caterpillar Foundation
and Director of Corporate
Social Innovation at Caterpillar, shares her story of being a
young person born with dwarfism and overcoming personal and
professional challenges in her career to create significant impact
in our world. In spite of being looked
down upon by others, Michele learned to look up: to lead with an
elevated view of others, a philosophy that landed her at the helm
of one of the world most prominent philanthropy organizations and
ultimately changed the course of millions of lives. While Michele’s
height presented challenges that are different from those most have
experienced (including uniquely humorous moments), it allowed her
to see things, literally and figuratively, that others do not. With
inspiring style, she offers unique takeaways for individuals that
attest to the fundamental role one’s perspective plays in becoming
a better person and more influential leader who makes a big impact
on the world.
Michele is
the Author of “Looking Up: How a Different Perspective Turns
Obstacles into Advantages. She is also a globally recognized leader
and advisor in social impact. Michele has also inspired millions
through your talks on stages like TED, Dreamforce, SXSW, The
Atlantic Festival, and Global Citizen Festival. She was named
by Inside Philanthropy as one of the 50 most powerful women in
philanthropy and also served as a U.S. delegate to the United
Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
Helpful
Links:
Michele’s
Website: https://www.michelelsullivan.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followmichelel/
Ideation’s Website: https://theideation.com/
Charles’ Links: https://linktr.ee/charlestlee