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SUCCESS AND FAILURE ARE PART OF THE LEADERSHIP JOURNEY. NEITHER ARE CONSTANT. ALWAYS BELIEVE IN THE PEOPLE WHO YOU TRUST.
Ruth Conteh
RUTH IN A NUTSHELL
Vice President, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Strategy
Barclays Bank
area of expertise
Finance / Banking / Investment / Accounting United Kingdom 🇬🇧
companies Ruth has worked for
RUTH AS A LEADER
Success is living authentically, fulfilling our unique purposes as defined by our faith and experiences. I'm on the path to success each time I represent my true self.
Leadership is not dictatorship.
Great Leaders inspiring.
The future of leadership is empathetic.
When I think of a leader, I think of Jesus.
PRACTICE HUMILITY - ACTIVELY PUT YOURSELF IN ROOMS WHERE YOU ARE NOT THE SMARTEST PERSON.
Ruth Conteh
RUTH ON WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Ruth emphasizes the importance of understanding priorities in different seasons of life to navigate work-life balance. As a parent, she blocks time in her diary to pick up her toddler from nursery, ensuring she maintains a balance between work and family. For mental health, Ruth finds solace in moments of stillness and reflection, either early in the morning or late at night. Physical exercise, especially workouts, also plays a crucial role in maintaining her mental well-being. This approach allows her to manage stress and stay grounded amidst her responsibilities.
RUTH ON OVERCOMING CAREER CHALLENGES
One of Ruth’s significant challenges was dealing with a micro-aggressive manager. Despite initially questioning her sensitivity, Ruth’s concerns were validated by a colleague’s observations. She documented real-time evidence of the manager’s behavior and eventually left for a promotion at another firm. Ruth’s resilience and authenticity helped her maintain her mental health and integrity during this challenging period. Her experience underscores the importance of staying true to oneself and advocating for respectful and equitable treatment in the workplace.
THE COVID YEARS HAD A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON MY LEADERSHIP STYLE. NEARLY LOSING THE DEAREST TWO PEOPLE TO ME (MY MUM AND MY HUSBAND) HELPED ME PUT LIFE INTO PERSPECTIVE, MAKING ME MORE ACCOMMODATING AND EMPATHETIC
Ruth on becoming a better leader
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