Join us for an insightful episode of "From a Woman to a Leader," where we delve into creating a culture of inclusion and diversity in tech leadership, focusing on empowering women.
Our guest, Cara Shortsleeve, CEO of The Leadership Consortium (TLC), brings her wealth of experience as a technology executive and her passion for nurturing diverse leadership talent.
In this episode, we explore Cara's journey from her impressive career at Google and YouTube to her current role at TLC. With a track record of leading scaled sales organizations and global go-to-market teams, Cara deeply understands women's challenges and opportunities in tech leadership roles.
We dive into the heart of the matter – the importance of fostering diversity and inclusion within tech organizations and leadership teams. Cara shares strategies for creating an inclusive culture that attracts and retains diverse female talent and its significant impact on innovation and overall business success.
We discuss the persistent gender disparities in the tech sector and explore actionable steps organizations can take to break the glass ceiling for women. Cara offers real success stories and best practices from companies successfully building inclusive tech leadership teams.
As we empower and support women leaders to be effective, Cara sheds light on the essential skills and competencies crucial for women in tech leadership positions. Tune in to this empowering episode as we uncover valuable insights and practical strategies to foster an inclusive and diverse tech leadership landscape. Discover how we can create an environment where all women in tech can thrive and lead the way to a brighter, more equitable future.

Cara Shortsleeve is the CEO of The Leadership Consortium (TLC), a leadership development platform designed to accelerate high-potential and diverse leaders. 
Shortsleeve joined TLC in 2018 to launch and scale the business, which has since forged relationships with Google, IBM, HubSpot, P&G, WPP, and dozens more. Under Shortleeve's leadership, TLC has enabled more than 4,000 executives to lead stronger teams and bring broader strategic mindsets to their businesses. 
Before joining TLC, Shortsleeve spent over a decade in various leadership roles at Google and YouTube. Most recently, she served as a Global Director for GTM and commercialization at YouTube, focusing on product and commercial strategy. 
She was hired in 2007 to help launch and scale Google's east coast mid-market sales presence, after which she led the North American mid-market sales teams for both Financial Services and Healthcare. 
Before Google, Shortsleeve managed the US-running apparel business at New Balance, served as a Sales Director for Hind/Saucony, and spent three years with Morgan Stanley's Investment Banking Division.

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