Ep. 90: Leslie Alore, Chief Marketing Officer, on Adaptability and Lateral Moves

Leslie Alore, Chief Marketing Officer, joins host Karina Jimenez to share the unexpected career journey that took her from dreams of becoming a fighter pilot and studying engineering to finding her path in marketing. She reflects on the difficult feedback that changed the way she thought about leadership, including a humbling review that taught her to adapt her communication style without compromising who she is. Leslie also shares how she builds trust by understanding the different working styles on her team and why some of the most valuable moves in her own career were lateral ones that gave her new skills and perspectives. Leslie and Karina also explore how to decide which career feedback is worth acting on, why imposter syndrome can surface during periods of growth, and the importance of taking ownership of your development rather than waiting for someone else to define the next step. For the next generation of leaders, Leslie encourages staying open to opportunities that may not look like obvious promotions, proactively building the skills needed for where you want to go, and learning to lead through influence. Adapting how you communicate isn’t about changing who you are. It’s about understanding how to bring others along with you.