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Alexis Hershey serves as the Chief Digital Officer for Midwest BankCentre where she applies her digital strategy skills to transform the bank’s processes and online experiences by developing and deploying digital products and systems. She serves as executive sponsor of the bank’s Operations Enhancement Department, which leverages process improvement, efficiency initiatives, and technology to enhance customer service.
She talks to Cynthia about the importance of strong leadership and superior customer service. She shares her tips on career planning and effective networking. Perhaps most importantly, she shares valuable and proven tactics on the ways to properly negotiate compensation at new companies. A must watch/listen episode for anyone transitioning to a new organization.
1 – Intro 00:24
2 – What it means to “do digital” 01:55
3 – How technology has changed 03:49
4 – What’s most exciting about what you do? 06:00
5 – Reactions when new team members are asked that question 07:21
6 – Social Worker is a valuable teammate 09:43
7 – How a technology team is predominantly women 12:10
8 – Are there unique challenges on a nearly all female team? 13:33
9 – How would you define your leadership style 14:31
10 – Tell us more about your teaching background 16:08
11 – Staying flexible with career plans 20:06
12 – Knowing your strengths 20:50
13 – Interview companies for good leadership 21:36
14 – Salary coaching 23:14
15 – Behavioral Economics 25:30
16 – Differences between how men and women approach salary 28:58
17 – Practice smaller asks 32:52
18 – What are the steps to implement salary coaching 35:40
19 – Salary success stories 36:44
20 – Asking recruiter for the desired ranger 40:41
21 – Hope come right under big ask 42:06
22 – Nun negotiation 44:19
23 – Being above board with what you need 45:34
24 – How you engage with salary negotiation clients 47:47
25 – Negotiating Raises or Promotions 51:05
26 – Myths on why you don’t leave your company 52:45
27 – How have you taught this to your kids 54:36
28 – Importance of a college degree in modern world 55:32
29 – Education and networking 58:45
30 – Networking tips 1:00:48
31 – Charity Giving 1:02:15
32 – Speaking engagements 1:03:28
33 – Contact info 1:06:16
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