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Mario Sebastian, Vice President of Cisco Customer Experience EMEAR, was the guest speaker at the LinkedIn Live: “The Secret Sauce of Inner Leadership and Consistency” hosted by IE Business School.

Sebastian, who currently leads an organization of over 900 people and has had several managerial positions over the years at Cisco, sat down with Amelie de Marsily, Academic Director of IE University’s Center of Health, Well-being and Happiness. Drawing from his experience, he spoke about maintaining consistency as a leader and its importance for an organization.

“What I’ve learned over the years is that showing vulnerability is key. Showing vulnerability has helped me connect with people and my team. Ask your team not only how are you doing, but how do you feel,” shared Sebastian.

Sebastian, who has an Executive Master from IE in Positive Leadership & Transformation, emphasized how important attitude is as a leadership quality.

“This master taught me to apply positive psychology to leadership and with the ultimate goal to make people happier and create a positive and safe environment. All that helped me become the leader I am today.”

 

MARIO SEBASTIAN


Attendees asked about maintaining happy teams in the work environment, remaining authentic while navigating corporate politics, and identifying one’s values and purpose.

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