From learning to lead before she felt ready to helping organizations build stronger, more human-centered teams, Renee Fisher's story is a reminder that great leadership isn't about having all the answers—it's about creating environments where others can thrive.

Renee Fisher is a technology executive, engineering leader, and people-first advocate with more than two decades of experience leading high-performing teams. In this episode, she shares why trust is the foundation of great leadership, how to navigate change with empathy and accountability, and what leaders need to remember as AI continues transforming the workplace.

Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-fisher/

What you'll take away

* Why trust, psychological safety, and communication are the foundation of high-performing teams

* How great leaders help others grow by leading with empathy, accountability, and courage

* Why AI may change how we work, but people will always remain at the heart of great leadership

Presented by Women Connect4Good

This episode is presented by Women Connect4Good, what founder Dr. Nancy O’Reilly calls a social-profit foundation committed to achieving gender equality and empowering women to lead. Rooted in the belief that when women support one another, entire communities become stronger, Women Connect4Good advances its mission through advocacy, education, and community-building.Learn more about Women Connect4Good and their work at https://www.drnancyoreilly.com/

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From Her to All of Us is a podcast by World Pulse, a social impact network of 85,000 women changemakers. Every episode brings you inside the life of a woman building change. Real stories. New perspectives. Inspiration and tools for your own journey.

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(00:00:00) Start

(00:01:37) Renee Fisher Intro

(00:02:40) Pivotal moments that shaped leadership style

(00:04:22) The importance of doing things scared and embracing discomfort

(00:05:07) Transition from coding success to team and culture success

(00:06:27) Why organizational culture is often underestimated

(00:08:25) Balancing empathy with accountability in leadership

(00:10:53) Qualities of high-performance engineering teams

(00:13:50) Supporting the next generation and creating opportunities

(00:18:31) Defining great leadership qualities

(00:20:14) Leading with AI and human connection

(00:22:24) Embracing change and reducing team fear

(00:26:50) Staying grounded as a leader

(00:28:40) Building trust and psychological safety in teams