About this episode

Leslie Youngblood and Nashay Naeve discuss engineering confidence and leadership lessons from the factory floor, focusing on women's empowerment in manufacturing and international business in China.

Join Leslie Youngblood and Nashay Naeve as they discuss engineering confidence, leadership lessons from the factory floor, navigating international business in China, and empowering women in manufacturing and engineering. About Our Guest Nashay Naeve - President | Industrial & Engineered Products | P&L Leadership | Business Growth & Transformation | Chicago Booth MBA | Tsinghua MSE Connect with Nashay on LinkedIn Nashay's website Key Topics Engineering and manufacturing leadership Navigating gender dynamics in male-dominated industries Learning Chinese and doing business in China The importance of authenticity and confidence Building mentorship and community for women in industry Keywords Leadership, Women in Industry, Manufacturing, Engineering, China Business, Diversity, Mentorship, Authenticity, Global Business, Women Leaders

People in this episode

Host: Leslie Youngblood

Guest: Nashay Naeve

Topics covered

• engineering leadership
• women in manufacturing
• navigating gender dynamics
• international business
• mentorship
• authenticity and confidence

Keywords

• Leadership
• Women in Industry
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• China Business
• Diversity
• Mentorship
• Authenticity
• Global Business
• Women Leaders

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: P&L Leadership, Chicago Booth, Tsinghua MSE

Places: China, Chicago

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