Being Strategic in Times of Chaos with Amy Philbrook
In times of chaos and uncertainty, the best-laid plans get tossed to the wayside. We move into crisis mode and devote our energy to staying afloat in the day-to-day. Our to-do lists grow, often with more menial tasks and tactics, and strategic thinking takes a backseat.
So how can we get that back? In this episode, Amy Philbrook (she, hers) of Fidelity Investments chatted with us about why times of crises and uncertainty are opportunities to lean into strategy and higher-level thinking.
We discuss:
Why strategic thinking is important now, more than ever
How to tap into the power of delegation, even if you don’t manage a team
Why this is more likely to happen among women
How this approach can help you regain a feeling of power and control
About Amy Philbrook
Amy Philbrook (she, hers) loves to see people operating at their full potential and thinks there is probably a significant reservoir of untapped opportunity in each of us.
Amy is really excited about agility, flexible innovation, and constant iteration. Seeing traditional structures crumble in a way that allows everybody to be the best at what they can do. Amy is the Head of Core Market Sales, Workplace Investing at Fidelity Investments. She was previously Head of Diversity and Inclusion, responsible for creating and attracting a more diverse workforce, tapping into the power of our differences to develop and retain talent, creating a culture of inclusion, and showcasing Fidelity’s reputation and brand as an inclusive employer and service provider. Ms. Philbrook joined Fidelity in 1995 and has held a variety of positions throughout the firm, including human resources, compliance, retirement investment services, marketing and sales, and quality assurance and risk management. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked in human resources for Fish & Richardson P.C., an intellectual property and litigation firm. Ms. Philbrook received a bachelor of science in political science and government from Northeastern University. She also holds the FINRA Principal Series 7 and 24 licenses.
