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9 to 5ish with theSkimm

Indra Nooyi on Leading with Respect

9 to 5ish with theSkimm

theSkimm

Entrepreneurship, Business, Careers

4.51.9K Ratings

🗓️ 28 September 2022

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

As CEO, Indra Nooyi led PepsiCo through its most important strategic pivots and navigated the company through two financial crises. But during her time there, her male colleagues continued to disrespect her. To the point where she threatened to walk out. Today, Indra tells us how she demanded respect in the workplace and how it impacted her career.  In this episode, Indra shares: How her teachers described her – and why she worked against it her whole life The way she drew hard lines to be respected in the workplace How her cultural upbringing influenced why she never asked for a raise Why not everyone should aspire to be the CEO – and why it’s okay What you'll learn from her class on MasterClass Leading with Purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

This episode is brought to you by Indeed.

0:03.0

They've got tools, tips, and live events that can help you get the job that's best for you.

0:08.5

We'll explain more in a bit, but first, let's get into the episode.

0:13.8

Rising up a corporation is a pyramid. It's very, very difficult, but not everybody should

0:19.2

want to rise up a corporation. There are so many jobs with great purpose that can touch people

0:24.6

in different ways. You know, don't always aspire to move up a corporate ladder.

0:29.3

I'm Carly Zaken, and I'm Danielle Weisberg. Welcome to 9-5-ish with the skin.

0:35.2

We've run into so many questions over the years and had so many moments where we needed advice,

0:41.5

and we got it from women who'd been there. And that's what we're bringing you with this show.

0:47.0

Each week we're helping you get what you want out of your career by talking to the smartest

0:51.5

leaders we know. Because we know your work life is a lot more than 9-5.

0:57.2

All right, let's get into it.

1:01.5

Hi, everyone. It is Carly. Today, my guest is Indra Nui. Indra was the first female CEO and

1:08.5

chairperson of PepsiCo, which she headed up for 12 years. She oversaw some of the company's

1:14.4

most important mergers, acquisitions, and strategic pivots, like moving to more environmentally

1:20.4

sustainable production, and making more health-focused products. Indra has appeared on most

1:26.3

influential women in business lists multiple times, and was inducted into the National Women's

1:31.9

Hall of Fame last year. And she documented her legacy running a Fortune 500 company in her memoir,

1:38.3

My Life in Full, which is on sale now. Finally, Indra teaches leadership skills in her new master

1:45.2

class, leading with purpose. Indra, welcome to the show. Carly, wonderful to be talking with you.

1:51.6

I am so excited. We have been trying to get you on the show for a long time. This is a big

1:56.9

guide for us. So just really honored to have you on. Thank you for having me.

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